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Connor Brogdon

Connor Michael Brogdon[1](born January 29, 1995) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcherwho is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for thePhiladelphia PhilliesandLos Angeles Dodgers.

Connor Brogdon
Brogdon with theWilliamsport Crosscuttersin 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born:(1995-01-29)January 29, 1995(age 29)
Clovis, California,U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2020, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record10–8
Earned run average3.97
Strikeouts146
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Teams

Brogdon was born inClovis, California,and attended Liberty High School inMadera.Although he was drafted by theAtlanta Bravesin the 40th round of the2013 MLB Draft,he decided to attendFresno City Collegerather than sign with the team. After two seasons there, he transferred toLewis–Clark State College,where he was part of the 2017NAIA World Serieschampionship team.

The Phillies drafted Brogdon in the 10th round of the2017 MLB Draft.He was originally intended to be astarting pitcherbut became a reliever in the minor leagues to make room in the starting rotation. Brogdon played for three seasons in the Phillies'farm systemand was invited to an alternative training site after the 2020 minor league season was canceled. He made his MLB debut on August 13, 2020, giving up three runs to theBaltimore Orioles,but he improved his performance in September.

Early life

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Brogdon was born inClovis, Californiaon January 29, 1995,[1]and attended Liberty High School inMadera[2]alongsideSan Francisco Giantsprospect J.J. Santa Cruz.[3]TheAtlanta BravesofMajor League Baseball(MLB) drafted Brogdon in the 40th round of the2013 MLB Draft,but he elected to attend college instead. Although Brogdon signed aNational Letter of Intentto play forFresno State,he instead attendedFresno City College.[4]In his two seasons with Fresno City College, Brogdon had a 9–0win–loss recordand a 1.85earned run average(ERA), and he was named theCentral Valley ConferencePitcher of the Year.[5]

After his sophomore year, Brogdon transferred toLewis–Clark State College,[6]where he was used as astarting pitcher.[7]In his first season at Lewis–Clark, Brogdon posted a 6–0 record, a 2.81 ERA, and 48strikeoutsin 11games startedand51+1⁄3innings pitched.[8]The next year, Brogdon recorded an 8–1 record in 15 games, led the team in innings pitched with80+1⁄3,and was part of theNational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics(NAIA)World Series-winning team.[9][10]His pitching velocity began to suffer in his senior season, dropping from the mid-90 mph (140 km/h) range to the mid-80 mph (130 km/h) range.Philadelphia PhilliesscoutHilton Richardson toldThe Athletic,"I don't want to say they abused him, but he got worked a lot."[7]

Professional career

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Philadelphia Phillies

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Minor leagues

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The Phillies selected Brogdon in the 10th round, 293rd overall, in the2017 MLB Draft.He was the highest Lewis–Clark draft pick sinceBeau Mills,who was taken in the first round.[11]He signed with the team that year for a $5,000signing bonus.[7]Brogdon made his professional debut on June 26, 2017, with theLow–AWilliamsport Crosscutters,pitching1+1⁄3innings in a 9–5 loss against theAuburn Doubledays.[12][13]Initially signed as a starting pitcher, Brogdon was moved to the Crosscutters'bullpento make room in the starting rotation forSpencer HowardandConnor Seabold.[10]In 16 appearances and34+2⁄3innings with the Crosscutters that season, Brogdon posted a 3–1 record and a 2.34 ERA.[14]

The next season, Brogdon was named to the preliminaryOpening Dayroster for theSingle–ALakewood BlueClawsalongside Crosscutters teammate Howard.[15]Overall, he went 5–3 with a 2.47 ERA, but his ERA was only 1.42 in his 38 innings as a reliever.[16]Brogdon continued to ascend through thefarm systemthe next season, beginning 2019 with theHigh–AClearwater Threshers.He made only 10 appearances with the Threshers before receiving a promotion to theDouble-AReading Phillies.After only 15 games, he was promoted again to theTriple-ALehigh Valley IronPigs.[17]Across all three minor-league teams that year, Brogdon had a combined 6–2 record and a 2.61 ERA in 51 appearances.[18]

Major leagues

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In response to theCOVID-19 pandemic,MLB canceled the 2020Minor League Baseballseason.[19]The Phillies chose to invite a handful of relievers, including Brogdon, to an alternative training site inAllentown, Pennsylvania,in case they were needed in the majors. Brogdon was officially called up to the Phillies' roster on August 11, 2020.[20]He made his MLB debut on August 13, appearing in the eighth inning to relieveAustin Davisagainst theBaltimore Orioles.On Brogdon's first pitch,Pedro Severinohit a solo home run. After recording two outs, Brogdon surrendered another home run, this one a two-run blast, toRio Ruiz.He was then pulled, having thrown 38 pitches in his debut.[21]His performance improved in September, as he recorded 14 strikeouts in8+2⁄3shutoutinnings that month.[22]Brogdon recorded his first career win on September 18, 2020, in the second game of adoubleheaderagainst theToronto Blue Jays.[23]He finished the season with a 1–0 record and a 3.97 ERA in11+1⁄3innings pitched.[24]

The Phillies called on Brogdon to pitch in thetenth inningof the season opener against theAtlanta Braveson April 1, 2021. He threw a shutout inning and was credited with the win.[25][26]Brogdon did not allow a run in the2021 MLB seasonuntil April 20, when he gave up two three-run home runs toAlex DickersonandWilmer Floresof theSan Francisco Giants,causing the Phillies to lose 10–6.[27]

Going into the 2022 season, some sportswriters expressed concern about Brogdon's performance in spring training: his fastball velocity had decreased from 96.1 mph (154.7 km/h) to 92–93 mph (148–150 km/h), while he had trouble commanding breaking balls.[28]He toldThe Philadelphia Inquirerthat the2021–22 MLB lockouthad negatively impacted his practice regimen, because he did not know when the2022 MLB seasonwould begin, and that he was "just treading water" in spring training.[29]After allowing two runs in2⁄3of an inning during the Phillies' 9–6 loss to theNew York Metson April 13, Brogdon was sent back down to Triple-A.[30]

In the 2022 regular season with the Phillies, he was 2–2 with two saves and a 3.27 ERA in 47 relief appearances covering 44 innings with 50 strikeouts.[31]Brogdon pitched in 27 contests for Philadelphia in 2023, registering a 4.03 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 29 innings pitched.[32]

Brogdon struggled for the Phillies to begin the 2024 season, posting a 27.00 ERA across his first three appearances. On April 2, 2024, he wasdesignated for assignmentby Philadelphia.[33]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On April 6, 2024, Brogdon was traded to theLos Angeles Dodgersin exchange for Benony Robles.[34]After only one appearance for the Dodgers, he was placed on the injured list withplantar fasciitisin his right foot on April 13.[35]Brogdon was transferred to the 60–day injured list on May 19.[36]He was removed from the 40–man roster and outrighted to the minors on November 14.[37]Brogdon subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency the following day.[38]

Pitcher profile

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Brogdon relies primarily on a three-pitch repertoire: afastball,achangeup,and a hybrid of acutterand aslider.[6]In 2020, his average fastball velocity was 96 mph (154 km/h),[39]an improvement over his minor league speed. Speaking after the 2020 season, Brogdon has said that his focus, as he continues his baseball career, is to be able to sustain 97 mph (156 km/h) fastball speeds over longer stretches at the mound.[7]He developed his changeup while playing with the Reading Phillies, and is capable of reaching speeds up to 83 mph (134 km/h) with it.[10][40]The "cut-slider" is his newest pitch, developed during his 2019 stint in the minors.[20]

References

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