Frank Brooks
| IP | 17 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.765 |
| WHIP | 1.353 |
| BB/9 | 4.765 |
| SO/9 | 9.529 |
- Full name Frank J. Brooks
- Born 09/06/1978 in Brooklyn, NY
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School St. Petersburg College
- Debut 08/27/2004
- Drafted in the 13th round (396th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1999.
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Brooks emerged as a legitimate relief prospect in 2003, changing addresses three times in the process. The Phillies traded him to the Pirates in July for Mike Williams. The Mets took Brooks fourth overall in the major league Rule 5 draft at the Winter Meetings, then immediately sent him to the A's for a player to be named later. Brooks won't blow hitters away, but he has good command of an 88-91 mph fastball and curve. His deceptive delivery makes it tough to pick up his pitches, though he sometimes works high in the strike zone and becomes vulnerable to homers. A situational lefty, Brooks may find it tough to stick with Oakland after the club's subsequent moves to stockpile southpaws. The A's re-signed Ricardo Rincon, traded for Chris Hammond and signed Arthur Rhodes as a free agent. Before sending Brooks to the minors, Oakland would have to place him on waivers and offer him back to Philadelphia for half the $50,000 draft price.
