Milton Bradley was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 15, 1978, in Harbor City, California. Bradley attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the second round of the 1996 Major League Baseball draft.
Bradley made his Major League debut with the Expos in 2000. He played for the Expos for two seasons before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2001. Bradley played for the Indians for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004. He played for the Dodgers for two seasons before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2006.
Bradley had a breakout season with the Athletics in 2006, hitting .276 with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs in 96 games. He was traded to the San Diego Padres in 2007, where he played for one season before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 2008.
Bradley had a career year with the Rangers in 2008, hitting .321 with 22 home runs and 77 RBIs in 126 games. He was named to the American League All-Star team and finished ninth in the MVP voting. Bradley signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in 2009.
Bradley had a tumultuous season with the Cubs in 2009, hitting .257 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs in 124 games. He was suspended for one game in September for arguing with an umpire and throwing a ball into the stands. Bradley was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2010, where he played for one season before being released.
Bradley retired from baseball in 2011 with a career batting average of .271, 125 home runs, and 463 RBIs in 1,042 games. He was known for his fiery personality and on-field outbursts, which often landed him in trouble with umpires and teammates. Bradley also struggled with off-field issues, including domestic violence and legal troubles.
In 2013, Bradley was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for domestic violence against his wife. He was released in 2015 and has since spoken out about his struggles with mental health and anger management. Bradley's baseball career was marked by both success and controversy, but his legacy will always be tied to his on-field talent and off-field struggles.
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