Drafted in the C round (40th overall) by the New York Yankees in 1997.
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Background: Bradley pitched 27 innings in the New York-Penn League in 1997 but shot through the Yankees system to reach the major leagues by August. A closer in college, Bradley was moved to the rotation to get more innings this year and flourished. Strengths: Bradley came to the Yankees as primarily a two-pitch pitcher--a low 90s hard-sinking fastball and a plus split-finger. Short-season Oneonta pitching coach Steve Webber and pitching coordinator Billy Conners taught Bradley his new out pitch, an excellent slider. Weaknesses: Bradley's control deserted him in Triple-A and New York, a sign the more experienced hitters laid off pitches out of the strike zone. Lacking experience, Bradley has yet to make the adjustment. The Future: With three quality pitches and above-average athletic ability for a pitcher, starting would seem to be Bradley's best path. He will be a longshot to make the 1999 Opening Day big league roster.
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Ryan Bradley roster status changed by New York Yankees.
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