Justin Bruihl Stats & Scouting Report

IP	19.2
ERA	5.03
WHIP	1.530
BB/9	6.0
SO/9	5.5

Full name Justin Bruihl
Born 06/26/1997 in Petaluma, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Debut 08/08/2021

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Track Record: Bruihl had Tommy John surgery in high school and pitched one season at Cal Poly before he transferred to Santa Rosa (Calif.) JC. He pitched well enough to earn a scholarship to Cal, but he instead chose to sign with the Dodgers as a nondrafted free agent. Bruihl slowly rose through the lower minors before breaking out in 2021. He vaulted from Double-A to the majors and made 21 appearances out of the Dodgers bullpen, where he posted a 2.89 ERA.

Scouting Report: Bruihl’s low arm slot and slightly crossfire delivery make it difficult to pick the ball up, especially for lefties. His hard, 88-89 mph cutter darts across the plate with late gloveside bite and his sweeping, 77-80 mph curveball gets lunging, off-balance swings Bruihl has average control but is prone to walks because he has to stay on the edges of the plate. His deception and pitch movement helped him hold lefties to a .150 batting average and .359 OPS in his debut, but righties hit .292 with an .830 OPS.

The Future: The Dodgers found situations to use Bruihl successfully even with the three-batter minimum. His ability to neutralize lefties should keep him in the bullpen moving forward.

Scouting Reports

Track Record: Bruihl had Tommy John surgery in high school and pitched one season at Cal Poly before he transferred to Santa Rosa (Calif.) JC. He pitched well enough to earn a scholarship to Cal, but he instead chose to sign with the Dodgers as a nondrafted free agent. Bruihl slowly rose through the lower minors before breaking out in 2021. He vaulted from Double-A to the majors and made 21 appearances out of the Dodgers bullpen, where he posted a 2.89 ERA.

Scouting Report: Bruihl’s low arm slot and slightly crossfire delivery make it difficult to pick the ball up, especially for lefties. His hard, 88-89 mph cutter darts across the plate with late gloveside bite and his sweeping, 77-80 mph curveball gets lunging, off-balance swings Bruihl has average control but is prone to walks because he has to stay on the edges of the plate. His deception and pitch movement helped him hold lefties to a .150 batting average and .359 OPS in his debut, but righties hit .292 with an .830 OPS.

The Future: The Dodgers found situations to use Bruihl successfully even with the three-batter minimum. His ability to neutralize lefties should keep him in the bullpen moving forward.

Career Transactions

LHP Justin Bruihl changed number to 47.
LHP Justin Bruihl changed number to 42.
St. Louis Cardinals activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Cleveland Guardians traded LHP Justin Bruihl to St. Louis Cardinals for cash.
Cleveland Guardians designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
Toronto Blue Jays traded LHP Justin Bruihl to Cleveland Guardians for cash.
Toronto Blue Jays designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
Toronto Blue Jays activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
LHP Justin Bruihl roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of LHP Justin Bruihl from Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
LHP Justin Bruihl elected free agency.
Indianapolis Indians activated LHP Justin Bruihl from the 7-day injured list.
Indianapolis Indians placed LHP Justin Bruihl on the 7-day injured list retroactive to August 5, 2024.
Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Justin Bruihl outright to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
Indianapolis Indians activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent LHP Justin Bruihl.
Louisville Bats released LHP Justin Bruihl.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent LHP Justin Bruihl to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LHP Justin Bruihl elected free agency.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Colorado Rockies sent LHP Justin Bruihl outright to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies sent LHP Justin Bruihl outright to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
Colorado Rockies recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Los Angeles Dodgers traded LHP Justin Bruihl to Colorado Rockies for cash.
Los Angeles Dodgers traded LHP Justin Bruihl to Colorado Rockies for cash.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned LHP Justin Bruihl to the minor leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned LHP Justin Bruihl to the minor leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Tulsa Drillers.
Tulsa Drillers activated LHP Justin Bruihl.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Great Lakes Loons.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Ogden Raptors.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Ogden Raptors from Great Lakes Loons.
Great Lakes Loons activated LHP Justin Bruihl from the 7-day injured list.
Great Lakes Loons placed LHP Justin Bruihl on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 17, 2019.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Dodgers Extended Spring Training.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Dodgers Extended Spring Training from Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Dodgers Extended Spring Training.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Dodgers Extended Spring Training from Great Lakes Loons.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Ogden Raptors.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Ogden Raptors from Great Lakes Loons.
Great Lakes Loons activated LHP Justin Bruihl from the 7-day disabled list.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Ogden Raptors.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to Ogden Raptors from AZL Dodgers.
LHP Justin Bruihl assigned to AZL Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent LHP Justin Bruihl to a minor league contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Oklahoma City Dodgers.