Brad Brach is a professional baseball pitcher who has played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on April 12, 1986, in Freehold, New Jersey, and attended Monmouth University, where he played college baseball for the Monmouth Hawks.
Brach was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 42nd round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Padres on August 31, 2011, and played for the team until 2013. During his time with the Padres, Brach was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a 3.92 ERA in 109 appearances.
In 2014, Brach was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, where he played for four seasons. He had a breakout year in 2015, posting a 2.72 ERA in 62 appearances and earning his first All-Star selection. Brach continued to be a reliable reliever for the Orioles, posting a 2.05 ERA in 2016 and a 3.18 ERA in 2017.
In 2018, Brach was traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he finished the season with a 1.52 ERA in 27 appearances. He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Chicago Cubs for the 2019 season. Brach struggled with the Cubs, posting a 6.13 ERA in 42 appearances, but was able to bounce back in 2020 with a 5.84 ERA in 14 appearances.
Brach signed with the New York Mets for the 2021 season and had a 6.75 ERA in 27 appearances before being released in August. He then signed with the San Diego Padres, returning to the team that drafted him, and had a 3.00 ERA in 12 appearances to finish the season.
Overall, Brach has had a successful career as a relief pitcher in MLB, posting a 3.39 ERA in 482 appearances. He has also been a reliable strikeout pitcher, with 538 strikeouts in 516 innings pitched. While he may not be a household name, Brach has been a valuable asset to every team he has played for and has proven himself to be a dependable reliever in high-pressure situations.
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