Brad Boxberger is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on May 27, 1988, in Fullerton, California, and attended the University of Southern California, where he played college baseball for the Trojans.
Boxberger was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft and made his major league debut with the team in 2012. He spent two seasons with the Reds before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2014.
During his time with the Rays, Boxberger emerged as one of the team's top relievers. In 2015, he led the American League in saves with 41 and was named to the All-Star team. He also set a Rays franchise record for most saves in a single season.
After spending three seasons with the Rays, Boxberger was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018. He had a solid season with the Diamondbacks, posting a 3.45 ERA and 32 saves in 2018. However, he struggled in 2019, finishing the season with a 5.40 ERA and only one save.
Boxberger became a free agent after the 2019 season and signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. He made the Marlins' opening day roster in 2020 but struggled in his limited appearances, posting a 5.40 ERA in 10 innings pitched.
In 2021, Boxberger signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He had a strong start to the season, posting a 0.00 ERA in his first 12 appearances. However, he struggled in May and June, and the Brewers designated him for assignment in July.
Overall, Boxberger had a solid career as a relief pitcher in the major leagues. He finished his career with a 3.56 ERA, 77 saves, and 523 strikeouts in 433 innings pitched. While he never became a dominant closer, he was a reliable reliever who could be counted on to get outs in high-pressure situations.
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