The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:55:51 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jake Smith Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 We were at Papago Park for the Oakland A’s minor league spring training practice on Monday. Inside are a few notes that we picked up during the day… http://athletics.scout.com/2/847933.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/847933.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:38:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics In 2006, the Oakland A’s selected catcher Jake Smith in the 21st round of the amateur draft out of East Carolina. Since that time, Smith has shown that he can hit at the professional level, but he has been hampered by a shoulder injury. Will this be the year that Smith breaks through? http://athletics.scout.com/2/840594.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/840594.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:32:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics With the 2008 season finally in the books, it is time for us to bestow our awards on the best individual performances for the 2008 season. In the second of our series, we hand out the awards for the top players and pitchers for the Oakland A's Single-A full-season affiliates. http://athletics.scout.com/2/796532.html 2047 Staff http://athletics.scout.com/2/796532.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:05:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics For the week of July 21-27, the Kane County Cougars went 4-2 versus Lansing, Fort Wayne and Dayton. Going into Monday, the Cougars had won three straight games and have started to put runs on the board in good numbers. http://athletics.scout.com/2/773244.html 2047 David Malamut http://athletics.scout.com/2/773244.html Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:08:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics Last season, the Oakland A’s had only three minor leaguers reach the 20-homer plateau, Tom Everidge, Jason Perry and Jose Pineda. With Perry and Pineda no longer in the organization, it appeared that the A’s might have a power shortage in their system in 2008. That has turned out not to be the case. Less than 40 games into the year, there are a number of A’s minor leaguers on pace to hit 20 homers http://athletics.scout.com/2/754233.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/754233.html Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The final day of April saw some roster shifting within the Oakland A's organization. We have notes on the roster moves and more inside... http://athletics.scout.com/2/751602.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/751602.html Thu, 01 May 2008 06:55:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics This is the first edition of "By the Numbers," a regular feature on OaklandClubhouse where Nathaniel Stoltz will examine aspects of the Oakland A’s organization through statistical analysis. In this first edition, Stoltz takes a look at some of the hitters in the A's organization and introduces his statistical valuation system: Ultimate Value Index or UVI. http://athletics.scout.com/2/748645.html 2047 Nathaniel Stoltz http://athletics.scout.com/2/748645.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:46:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics The Stockton Ports' pitching staff has received a lot of attention in the early going this season, but the Ports' hitters reminded everyone this weekend that they are a force, as well. We have notes from Stockton's explosive four-game series versus Rancho Cucamonga, as well as notes on player movement, injuries and more... http://athletics.scout.com/2/748206.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/748206.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:05:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Since becoming an Oakland A’s affiliate in 2003, the Kane County Cougars have grown accustomed to success. In five seasons, the Cougars have posted a .540 winning percentage. After a rough first half in 2007, Kane County recovered to challenge for a playoff spot, only to fall just short. The Cougars are looking to re-establish themselves as one of the top Midwest League teams in 2007. http://athletics.scout.com/2/742544.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/742544.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:39:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Hot News for C Jake Smith http://athletics.scout.com/a.z?s=304&p=9&c=2&cid=648509&nid=3073748&fhn=1 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/a.z?s=304&p=9&c=2&cid=648509&nid=3073748&fhn=1 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:24:09 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics GENEVA, IL - The Cougars overcame a horrific injury to starting pitcher Craig Italiano to earn a solid win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Matt Bailey was at the game and he gives a first-hand account of the action. http://athletics.scout.com/2/644137.html 2047 Matt Bailey http://athletics.scout.com/2/644137.html Tue, 15 May 2007 16:02:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics