• Full name Jackie Bradley Jr.
  • Born 04/19/1990 in Richmond, VA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 196 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School South Carolina
  • Debut 04/01/2013
  • Drafted in the C-A round (40th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2011 (signed for $1,100,000).
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    Bradley was South Carolina's best player his first two seasons, bashing 24 home runs, walking more than he struck out and overcoming an early hamate injury to lead the Gamecocks to the 2010 national championship. He was the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series and then played for USA Baseball's college national team. Scouting directors saw him hit .318 and saw a premium defender in center field, with average speed but tremendous instincts, good routes and a plus arm. However, Bradley was struggling with the new BBCOR bats and slumping this season before he went down with a left wrist injury. He had surgery at the start of May to repair ligament and tendon damage and wasn't expected to return this season. Supporters point to his track record because his lone plus tools are his defense and his arm. He lost his feel for hitting this spring as he sold out for power, employing an uppercut that helped drop his average to .259. His believers give him above-average hitting grades for his bat speed and approach. Bradley looked to be sliding, perhaps out of the first round.

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Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Boston Red Sox in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Boston Red Sox in 2014
  • Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Boston Red Sox in 2013
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Boston Red Sox in 2013
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Boston Red Sox in 2013
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Boston Red Sox in 2013
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Boston Red Sox in 2012

Scouting Reports

Career Transactions

  • Kansas City Royals released CF Jackie Bradley Jr..
  • Kansas City Royals selected the contract of CF Jackie Bradley Jr., , and from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • CF Jackie Bradley Jr. roster status changed by Kansas City Royals.
  • CF Jackie Bradley Jr. assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals signed free agent CF Jackie Bradley Jr. to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

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