Even though the 2016 season has started, a new pitcher joined the Oakland Athletics’ 40-man roster, so he deserves a preview — even though he already started his first game with the green and gold. Eric Surkamp was a non-roster invitee this spring with the A’s and unfortunately did not make the big league roster. However, do to weaknesses in the Athletics’ rotation, Surkamp was called up last Friday in order to make the start against the Seattle Mariners.
Surkamp does not have a ton of experience as an MLB pitcher, but he does have some.