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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