ST. PETERSBURG -- When it comes to infield defense, newly hired Athletics coach Ron Washington has one of the most impressive teaching resumes in recent baseball history.
And there's nobody who stands to benefit from Washington's knowledge more than A's shortstop Marcus Semien. The club hopes it proves to be a winning partnership.
During an 11-year run as the Athletics' infield/third-base coach that began in 1996, Washington was credited with developing third baseman Eric Chavez into a six-time Gold Glove winner, and in helping the A's lead the league in fielding in 2004 and '05.