ROMEO RISING: Special Guest A's Top Pitching Prospect Josiah Romeo

This week on The Port Report, Stockton Ports broadcaster Tim Fitzgerald welcomes one of the Athletics' most intriguing young pitching prospects, Josiah Romeo, for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his journey to professional baseball to his development inside the A's organization. The 2024 sixth-round pick discusses why he chose to sign with the A's over attending Florida State, how competing with Team Canada and in the MLB Draft League convinced him he was ready for pro ball, and what life is really like navigating a full professional season. Romeo also dives into his evolving pitch arsenal, including his developing changeup, pitch sequencing philosophy, and the importance of command over pure velocity. Romeo also reflects on the adversity that helped shape his season, explaining how a reset in the Arizona Complex League improved both his preparation and mentality before returning to Stockton with renewed confidence. Tim and the crew also discuss the latest wave of Athletics draft picks arriving in Stockton, prospect development throughout the organization, Gavin Turley's recent surge, Edgar Montero's impressive defensive upside, and why patience remains one of the most important ingredients in developing future major leaguers. It's an insightful look inside player development featuring one of the brightest young arms in the Athletics system.