MESA, Ariz. — Of all the A’s outfielders competing for one of the final spots on the Opening Day roster, none have a better track record of success in the big leagues than Mark Canha.
Acquired through the 2014 Rule 5 Draft, Canha turned in an impressive 2015 rookie campaign that saw him hit 16 home runs and lead all American League rookies with 70 RBIs, numbers fellow outfield competitors Boog Powell and Jake Smolinski have never come close to putting up in the majors.
“I think there’s something to be said about being there. I’ve been there and done that,” Canha said.