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- Updated: September 28, 2016
ANAHEIM — Matt Olson perfectly fits the mold of a prototypical first baseman, yet the A’s power-hitting prospect, who stands 6-foot-5, has spent more time in right field than any other position in recent seasons.
Blame it on his athleticism.
The A’s have had a glut of corner infielders in the upper levels of their farm system, which prompted them to experiment with Olson in right field beginning in 2015. The results were favorable, helped along by his strong arm, and the versatility arguably aided Olson’s path to the Majors. It could also help him stay here.
“Wherever they want me, whatever gets me in the lineup, I’m going to do that,” said Olson, a 2012 first-round Draft pick who has 103 home runs across five Minor League seasons.
Olson, 22, made his fifth big league start Tuesday, when the A’s squared off against the Angels for the middle matchup of a three-game set, and his second in right …
