- Full name Chris Enochs
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The first of three first-round picks Oakland spent on college pitchers in the 1997 draft, Enochs was revitalized by a move to the bullpen last year. A hip injury and tendinitis had hampered him for three consecutive seasons before he began regaining his form in 2001. His velocity returned to the point where he again was hitting the low 90s. With a better fastball came improved confidence. The A's now believe a relief role is most conducive to keeping him healthy. Enochs' delivery has been altered somewhat so he's no longer a drop-anddrive pitcher, and his arm angles have been changed. As a result, his curveball has regained its nasty bite and Oakland thinks he'll stay healthier. Enochs will move to Triple-A this year and may not be far from a big league opportunity. -
The sole remaining first-round pick in the farm system, Enochs' advancement has been derailed by a series of injuries. Ironically, his durability was one of the main reasons Oakland selected him 11th overall in the 1997 draft, the same year they chose Tim Hudson in the sixth round. A 1998 hip injury and recurring bouts of tendinitis have limited Enochs' progress. He still has much work remaining to refine his arm angle and learn to pitch at the professional level. When he's right, he throws a lively 93 mph fastball and a plus curve. He shows excellent mound presence and competitiveness, and his size and strength indicate he has the potential to become a workhorse. But he'll have to rebuild his confidence after three years of struggles. He still has time to invigorate his career and emerge as a top-quality big league starter. He's ticketed for Double-A in 2001, a critical year in his career. -
Background: Enochs was a second-team All-America selection in 1997 at West Virginia. He made a strong pro debut in '97, going 3-0, 2.78 for Modesto, then won his first three starts last season before a hip injury slowed him down. Strengths: With both a plus fastball and a plus curve, Enochs has two outstanding pitches to mix with a satisfactory changeup. He has an excellent mound presence and a competitive nature. He is big, strong and tough, and the A's expect him to emerge as a workhorse. Weaknesses: At times Enoch's mechanics slip and his curve levels off. During the second half of last season, he had a tendency to try to pitch up in the strike zone rather than keeping the ball down. When he tried to pitch through the hip injury, he grew frustrated with his struggles and lost his poise. The Future: Enochs will likely start in Triple-A in 1999, and if health and maturity come together, the A's believe he could be on the fast track to Oakland.
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Background: Enochs was a second-team All-America selection in 1997 at West Virginia. He made a strong pro debut in '97, going 3-0, 2.78 for Modesto, then won his first three starts last season before a hip injury slowed him down. Strengths: With both a plus fastball and a plus curve, Enochs has two outstanding pitches to mix with a satisfactory changeup. He has an excellent mound presence and a competitive nature. He is big, strong and tough, and the A's expect him to emerge as a workhorse. Weaknesses: At times Enoch's mechanics slip and his curve levels off. During the second half of last season, he had a tendency to try to pitch up in the strike zone rather than keeping the ball down. When he tried to pitch through the hip injury, he grew frustrated with his struggles and lost his poise. The Future: Enochs will likely start in Triple-A in 1999, and if health and maturity come together, the A's believe he could be on the fast track to Oakland.
