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Athletics Release Kevin Cron

By Darragh McDonald | May 4, 2023 at 9:40pm CDT

The Athletics have released first baseman Kevin Cron, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Cron, 30, signed a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason but hit just .133/.152/.156 through 46 plate appearances with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. He walked in just 2.2% of those trips to the plate and was struck out in 39.1% of them. Given that rough showing, the club has moved on and freed him up to pursue his next opportunity.

He’s generally been considered a bat-first type of player throughout his career, so the offensive struggles really limit his value. He mashed all through the minor leagues with the Diamondbacks, including a .331/.449/.777 showing at Triple-A in 2019, and eventually got up to the majors. Unfortunately, he hit just .170/.245/.420 in 98 plate appearances over 2019 and 2020 and was released after the latter season.

He tried to take his skills overseas, signing with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp for 2021, eventually hitting a decent .231/.270/.431. He then joined the SSG Landers of the KBO League for 2022 but hit a meager .222/.255/.420 there before returning to North America this year.

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  1. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    “…the club has moved on and freed him up to pursue his next opportunity.”

    Good luck in the fast-food industry, Kev.

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    Reply
    • erauber

      2 years ago

      I’m sure you’re a big deal

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      Reply
      • Dr. Van Nostrand

        2 years ago

        ^ found Kevin’s mommy

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      • bronxmac77

        2 years ago

        Heh heh heh heh… mommy.

        Reply
      • kmk1986

        2 years ago

        What r u crons secretary have a lil laugh sheesh man

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      • bronxmac77

        2 years ago

        “I don’t know how to put this but I’m kind of a big deal.”

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  2. PiratesFan1981

    2 years ago

    Maybe he should join the Sunday slo pitch softball league now.

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    Reply
  3. Vince Ferragamo's Dog

    2 years ago

    When u get cut by Oakland athletics u can’t start playing Atlantic league theme song cause the end is near

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    • ARC 2

      2 years ago

      If you can’t cut it for the A’s it time to retire.

      Reply
  4. Gumby82

    2 years ago

    Well, he’s undefeated as an Oakland Athletic

    Reply
  5. bkbkbkbk

    2 years ago

    Damn, those Cron genetics are loud!

    1
    Reply
  6. jide

    2 years ago

    There’s got to be a better picture of the guy somewhere

    2
    Reply
  7. Ghost Pepper

    2 years ago

    Thank goodness for Walker!

    Reply
  8. GLEN HOMER

    2 years ago

    He can always go back to REO Speedwagon.

    3
    Reply
    • Hawktattoo

      2 years ago

      Has t add in to ast name..cronin…but good one!

      Reply
  9. Non Roster Invitee

    2 years ago

    No “Cron Zone” in Oakland.

    Reply
  10. DCartrow

    2 years ago

    He bombed in Hiroshima

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    Reply
  11. thickiedon

    2 years ago

    Mexico?

    Reply
    • Niceee

      2 years ago

      Just south of the US, great food and culture.

      1
      Reply
    • utah cornelius

      2 years ago

      The. U.S.’s largest trading partner.

      Reply

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