More proof of the A’s remarkable transformation from baseball’s worst defensive team to one of its elite came Thursday when all four Oakland infielders were named American League Gold Glove award finalists.
Joining no-brainer finalists Matt Chapman at third base and Matt Olson at first base are second baseman Jed Lowrie and shortstop Marcus Semien.
Only two A’s players in the last 28 years have been recognized as Gold Glove winners, but there’s every reason to believe at least Chapman, and probably Olson, will be honored when the winners are announced on Sunday, Nov. 4.
The A’s haven’t had a Gold Glove winner since right fielder Josh Reddick took home the hardware in 2012.