Zack Gelof #16

Zachary Dunn Gelof was originally signed by A’s scout Tripp Faulk…graduated from Cape Henlopen High School (Del.) and was named 2018 Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year…attended the University of Virginia where he hit .316 with 16 home runs, 91 RBI and 32 stolen bases in 137 games in three seasons.

2021

Played for three different teams in his professional debut and hit a combined .333 with seven home runs and 30 RBI in 36 games…added 20 walks for a .422 on-base percentage…slugged .565 and had a .987 OPS...Was successful in 13-of-15 (86.7%) stolen base attempts…tied for eighth in the A’s farm system in stolen bases...Hit .336 (39-for-116) with six of his seven home runs against right-handed pitchers compared to .318 (7-for-22) against left-handers...Batted .447 with runners in scoring position…was 3-for-4 (.750) with two doubles and nine RBI with the bases loaded...Had a .344 batting average and five of his seven home runs in his home ballparks...Hit .345 in the sixth inning or later...Started 34 games on defense, all at third base…committed nine errors for a .871 fielding percentage...Also went 2-for-8 (.250) in two starts at designated hitter...Batted second in the order 32 times and had one game each in the three, seven, eight and nine spots...Was rated as the A’s number 2 prospect by Baseball America following the season.