Zach Braddock Explained

Zach Braddock
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:23 August 1987
Birth Place:Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:May 23
Debutyear:2010
Debutteam:Milwaukee Brewers
Finaldate:July 14
Finalyear:2011
Finalteam:Milwaukee Brewers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–3
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.41
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:59
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William Zachary Braddock (born August 23, 1987) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Professional career

Milwaukee Brewers

Braddock was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft out of Gloucester Catholic High School.

A native of Mount Holly Township, Braddock was called up to the majors for the first time on May 23, 2010, and recorded his first Major League win on June 7 of that season.[1] [2]

On May 4, 2012, he was released by the Brewers.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 19, 2012, Braddock was signed to a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles and received an invitation to spring training with the big club.[3] He was released by the Orioles on May 24, 2013.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On August 7, 2013, Braddock signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 10 games 5.2 innings of relief he struggled terribly going 0-1 with a 12.71 ERA with 8 strikeouts.

San Diego Padres

On January 6, 2014, Braddock signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He was released on March 21.

Lancaster Barnstormers (second stint)

On June 30, 2014, Braddock signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on August 8. In 9 games 9 innings of relief he went 0-0 with a 2.00 ERA with 10 strikeouts and 1 save.

Bridgeport Bluefish

On August 23, 2014, Braddock signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 3 starts 8.2 innings of work he struggled horribly going 0-1 with a 10.38 ERA with 7 strikeouts.

Camden Riversharks

On March 24, 2015, Braddock signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 44 games 40.1 innings of relief he struggled going 4-3 with a 5.36 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 1 save.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/sports-9/1274603114269360.xml&coll=8 Gloucester Catholic baseball product Braddock gets big league call
  2. Minnick, Kevin. MINNICK&pub=Courier+Post&desc=Braddock+notches+win+for+Brewers&pqatl=google "Braddock notches win for Brewers", Courier-Post, June 8, 2010. Accessed March 1, 2011. "'To get that first win is definitely an experience in itself,' Braddock, of Mount Holly, said Monday afternoon."
  3. News: Ghiroli . Brittney . Orioles sign trio of players to Minors deals . MLB.com. December 19, 2012. December 19, 2012.