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Zach Braddock

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Zach Braddock
Braddock with the Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1987-08-23) August 23, 1987 (age 37)
Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 23, 2010, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last appearance
July 14, 2011, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–3
Earned run average4.41
Strikeouts59
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

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

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Milwaukee Brewers

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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]

Braddock did not pitch for the Brewers in 2012 due to personal issues. He was released by Milwaukee following the promotion of Brooks Conrad on May 4, 2012.[3]

Baltimore Orioles

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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.[4] He was released by the Orioles on May 24, 2013.

Lancaster Barnstormers

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On August 7, 2013, Braddock signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 10 appearances for Lancaster, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 12.71 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 5+23 innings pitched. Braddock became a free agent following the season.

On January 6, 2014, Braddock signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He was released prior to the start of the season on March 21.[5]

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

Bridgeport Bluefish

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On August 23, 2014, Braddock signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 3 starts for the Bluefish, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 10.38 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 8+23 innings pitched. Braddock became a free agent following the season.

Camden Riversharks

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On March 24, 2015, Braddock signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 44 appearances for Camden, he compiled a 4-3 record and 5.36 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 40+13 innings pitched. Braddock became a free agent following the season.

References

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  1. ^ 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. ^ "Brewers Release Zach Braddock". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Ghiroli, Brittney (December 19, 2012). "Orioles sign trio of players to Minors deals". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  5. ^ "Minor Moves: Cust, LaPorta, Wood, Arnett". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
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