Ian Napetian

Ian Napetian

Joined: Mar 27, 2025

Ian Napetian covers the A's, along with Wake Forest and TCU On SI. As an experienced play-by-play broadcaster calling baseball, basketball, soccer, and hockey, he has a strong communications and media relations background, including three years in radio production as a producer and on-air talent on FM 88.7 The Choice. Learn more at iannapetian.com.

Sep 19, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) fields a ground ball against Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (not pictured) during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Dec 10, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaks with the media at the Hilton Anatole during the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Jul 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches the ball against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Ryan Lasko during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sep 19, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) is greeted after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

News

The Athletics continue to search for their franchise cornerstone at third base.

Sep 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Ramon Urias (29) is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

News

The Athletics are still looking to fill a void at third base, but this Houston Astros free agent could be the solution.

Sep 24, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) hits a fly ball against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

News

The Big Amish crushed his way to a dominant rookie campaign and now becomes the first A’s player to win the award since 2009.

Lugnuts' Daniel Susac shows the ball to an umpire in the eighth inning during the game against the Whitecaps on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Prospects

After a few offseason moves at backstop, there could be room for this exciting young prospect.

Aug 4, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; General view of the hat and glove of Colorado Rockies shortstop Pat Valaika (4) (not pictured) in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

News

One of the championing minds behind "Moneyball” returns to the baseball world.

Lugnuts' Tommy White prepares to bat against Michigan State in the first inning on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.

Prospects

Tommy White is on a blistering run after a strong 2025 season in the minors.

Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) reacts after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

News

This Los Angeles Dodgers infielder would provide a bit more depth than the A's currently have.

May 31, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; LSU pitcher Gage Jump (23) pitches against the Wofford Terriers during the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Prospects

Could we see the highly awaited left-hander in the majors next season?

Aug 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki (22) looks to the dugout with Tampa Bay Rays left fielder David DeJesus (7) at bat during the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

After interviewing for the role with the SF Giants, the former A's catcher will be the new manager of the Angels

Jul 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third base Alec Bohm (28) celebrates with outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a two RBI home run during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Athletics cold use some help at a couple of key positions this winter. A decision by the Phillies could open up the A's options.

Jul 30, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (25) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

After three seasons with the New York Mets, this veteran left-hander could be an ideal fit for the Athletics this winter.

Aug 18, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitch hitter Ryan O'Hearn (32) hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Could the A's take a swing on this former Baltimore Orioles bat to add to an already potent offense?