Chad Bradford

Baseball player, MLB relief pitcher

Chad Bradford - Baseball player, MLB relief pitcher
Born

September 14th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2010. Teams included the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and New York Mets. Gained recognition for an unorthodox pitching style and contributing to a strong bullpen. Participated in the 2006 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the championship.

Won the 2006 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals

Recorded a career ERA of 3.38 in MLB

Pitched for the Oakland Athletics during their playoff runs

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