OAKLAND -- Growing up, Mark Canha was a shortstop and a pitcher, but once he got to high school, everyone wanted to play short, so he migrated to the outfield.
In Canha's sophomore season at University of California-Berkeley, the team needed a first baseman, so he made the switch.
Canha considers himself very versatile, a trait that has served him well in his rookie season with the A's. That versatility has led to more playing time, which he's turned into consistent success of late. Canha has played 49 games in left, 41 at first, three in right and one at third this season.