The Oakland Athletics received a haul from the Chicago White Sox in December 2014 when they traded Jeff Samardzija and Michael Ynoa for four prospects. Three of those prospects are starting for the A’s now: Marcus Semien, Josh Phegley, and Chris Bassitt. The fourth is prospect Rangel Ravelo, a first baseman who has both youth and patience on his side. At 23, Ravelo is poised to have a great year with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, the A’s minor league affiliate.
Ravelo was drafted by Chicago in 2010 from Hialeah High School in Hialeah, Florida.