“Will was a beloved part of the A organization for most of the past four decades. After being drafted by and pitching for the A’s for five years, he dedicated his life to scouting and made a lasting impact on both our amateur and professional staffs. His easy-going nature always made him a pleasure to be around, and his passion for the game and the players turned every conversation with him into an opportunity to learn from his years in the game.
We were lucky to have him as a teammate and friend. Our thoughts today are with his family, especially his mother Trubee, his sister-in-law Jeanine and his long-time partner Mary Coons.”
A right-handed pitcher, Schock was initially drafted by the Giants out of high school in 1982. Instead, he chose to pitch in college at the University of California, Berkeley. Schock was taken by the Athletics in the 22nd round of the 1987 draft. He spent five seasons in the A-system and reached the top ranks at Triple-A. Schock also pitched briefly in the Reds organization. He finished his playing career with a respectable 3.95 ERA in 121 minor league appearances.
We at MLB Trade Rumors extend our condolences to Schock’s family, friends and loved ones.
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