Learning to pitch backwardThe version of Brooks who dominated the Florida State League in 2024 threw his sinker 52 percent of the time. Especially with the stuff that I have, it isn't necessarily overpowering, but I can pitch, and I can locate." (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe best part of the trade, for Brooks, had nothing to do with pitch design. Albuquerque sits at 20-19 in the second half, still seven games back of first place. He hit .500 (7-for-14) with a home run, two doubles, and seven walks, scoring five runs and driving in four.