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Former Centennial star crafts long MLB arc with A's
Mitchell Page, a former Centennial High player from Compton, rose from minor league uncertainty to become a key outfielder for the Oakland A's. Traded from Pittsburgh for Phil Garner, Page embraced the chance to play, refining his mental approach under Cal Poly Pomona coach John Seolinas, and later thriving as part of Oakland's AL West chase.
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