Brad Mills (pitcher)

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147+1⁄3 innings pitched, with an ERA of 1.95. He was chosen a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star at Lansing. Advancing to the Triple–ALas Vegas 51s for 2009, Mills at the time of his promotion was leading the team in innings pitched with 76+1⁄3, and had a 1–8 record, a 4.48 ERA, and 65 strikeouts. [3]

The Blue Jays had suffered a string of injuries to many of their pitchers from early 2009 onwards, leading to several promotions from within their minor-league system. On June 17, 2009, Mills' contract was purchased by the Blue Jays. The next day, he made his major league debut by taking over Casey Janssen's scheduled start on the road against the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies, giving up four earned runs in 3+2⁄3 innings. [4]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On December 3, 2011, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for catcher Jeff Mathis. [5] [6] He made his only appearance for the Angels on July 8 and earned his 3rd career win, pitching five scoreless innings, with no walks and six strikeouts, and three hits allowed. [7]

Texas Rangers

On March 24, 2013, Mills was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. [8] [9] Mills was assigned to the Rangers' Triple-A team, the Round Rock Express of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), after clearing waivers.

Orix Buffaloes

Mills signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball on July 18, 2013. [10]

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 9, 2014, Mills signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [11] Mills was assigned to the Nashville Sounds of the PCL, where in 12 starts, he was 4-2 with a 1.56 ERA.

Oakland Athletics

On June 17, 2014, Mills was traded to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations, [12] [13] which was later revealed to be $1. He had an opt-out clause in his contract with the Brewers that allowed Mills to leave the organization for zero compensation if another team put him on their active roster. [14] Mills joined the Athletics starting rotation immediately and made his first start for the A's on June 20 against the Boston Red Sox. [15] On June 25 against the New York Mets, Mills picked up his first win as an Oakland Athletic. He was designated for assignment on July 7, after making 3 starts for Oakland and posting a 1–1 record with a 4.41 earned run average. [16]

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On July 17, 2014, Mills was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. [17] [18] After allowing 8 runs in 2 innings pitched during a 14–1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, [19] Mills was designated for assignment on July 22. [20] [21] He cleared waivers on July 25, and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On August 10, Mills was recalled from Triple-A. [22] After pitching in relief in Seattle on August 11, he was designated for assignment on August 12, and assigned outright to Buffalo on August 14. Altogether, Mills recorded a 27.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 41⁄3 innings for the Blue Jays in 2014. [23] He elected free agency after the season ended. [24]

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

On October 27, 2014, Mills signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. He was called up from the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on August 14, 2015 to start against the Baltimore Orioles. [25] Mills was designated for assignment on August 15, and assigned outright to Nashville on August 17. He elected to become a free agent following the season.

Seattle Mariners

On December 17, 2015, Mills signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He was released on September 22, 2018.

Coaching career

In December, 2019, the Chicago Cubs hired Mills as a Run Prevention Coordinator. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kendall Graveman Breaks News of Cubs Hiring Former Pitcher Brad Mills". Cubsinsider.com. December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Batter's Box Interactive Magazine - an Interview with a Civil Engineer (Brad Mills)".
  3. ↑ "Brad Mills Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | Las Vegas 51s Stats". Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Blue Jays sneak by Phillies after Barajas' pinch-hit HR in 9th caps homerfest". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 18, 2009. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
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Brad Mills
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Mills with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2008
Pitcher/Coach
Born: (1985-03-05) March 5, 1985 (age 39)
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: June 18, 2009, for the Toronto Blue Jays
NPB: October 12, 2013, for the Orix Buffaloes
Last appearance
NPB: October 12, 2013, for the Orix Buffaloes
MLB: August 14, 2015, for the Oakland Athletics