Brian Broderick

Brian Michael Broderick (born September 1, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals.

Brian Broderick
Broderick with the Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1986-09-01) September 1, 1986
Phoenix, Arizona
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2011, for the Washington Nationals
Last appearance
May 13, 2011, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Win-loss record0–0
Earned run average6.57
Strikeouts4
Teams

Career

St. Louis Cardinals

Broderick graduated from Washington (Arizona) High School in 2005. He attended Mesa Community College and posted a 7 - 2 record with a 2.51 ERA in 2006. Broderick attended Grand Canyon University the next year, posting a 6 - 5 record in a 3.65 ERA in 14 starts during the 2007 season. Broderick was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 21st round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

Washington Nationals

He was selected by the Washington Nationals in the Rule 5 draft before the 2011 season.[1] However, he was designated for assignment on May 14.[2]

Second Stint with Cardinals

He was returned to the Cardinals on May 23.[3]

On July 21, 2012, the Cardinals announced they had released Broderick from Triple-A.

Second Stint with Nationals

He signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on July 23, and was assigned to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Broderick signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks in January 2014.

Kansas City Royals

After pitching for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in 2014, Broderick signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim after the 2014 season. The Angels traded Broderick to the Kansas City Royals for Johnny Giavotella on December 19, 2014.[4] He became a free agent on November 6, 2015.

See also

References
  1. Nationals add Elvin Ramirez, Brian Broderick in Rule 5 draft
  2. Nationals recall Cole Kimball, designate Brian Broderick, The Washington Post, May 14, 2011.
  3. Brian Broderick Returned To Cardinals, MLBTradeRumors.com, May 23, 2011.
  4. http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article4683399.html
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