Left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk was one of nine Oakland Athleticsnon-roster spring training invitees announced Thursday.
Puk, 21, was a first-round pick (No. 6 overall) in this year's draft out of the University of Florida. Although he went 0-4 in 10 starts for Class A Short Season Vermont, the 6-foot-7 southpaw posted a 3.03 ERA in 10 starts and struck out 40 batters in 32 2/3 innings.
Other players invited to Athletics' spring training include: