GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Boog Powell's homecoming in Oakland last season went well on both sides of the ball.
Not only did Powell hit .321 when he returned to the A's in the Yonder Alonso trade with the Mariners on Aug. 6, but he also picked up more than a few way-to-gos from his pitching staff with his play in center field.
Powell gets a charge out of playing defense, and his resume proves it. He saved two runs more than the average center fielder in 28 games with the A's in 2017, according to metrics used by baseballreference.