It was only 86 pitches in 6 innings of 1 start. No matter which way you spin it Aaron Brooks’ gem last night was among the smallest of sample sizes. It was a gem nonetheless.
Back for another stint with the Oakland A’s, Brooks’ inclusion in the opening week’s starting rotation shocked pretty much everyone, maybe even Brooks himself. However with 6 shutout innings against the reigning world champion Boston Red Sox Brooks emphatically suggested he belongs - for now, at least.
Aaron Brooks: Take Two
If you weren’t around in 2015 when Brooks came over from Kansas City in exchange for Ben Zobrist (alongside Sean Manaea) you may also recall two extraordinary starts followed by a couple of mediocre outings.