Bradfield was immediately inserted into the Vanderbilt starting lineup as a freshman in 2021.[3] Over 67 games,he batted .336 with one home run,38 RBIs,and 47 stolen bases,which led the NCAA.[4] He was named the Southeastern Conference Baseball Freshman of the Year as well as First Team All-SEC.[5][6][7] Defensively,he had a .992 field percentage,earned a ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove,and was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team.[8] Bradfield returned as Vanderbilt's starting center fielder in 2022 and was named First Team All-SEC and to the SEC All-Defensive Team for the second consecutive year.[9] Over 62 games,he slashed .317/.415/.498 with eight home runs,36 RBIs,and 46 stolen bases.[10] He was named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team following the season's end,[11] and played in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Cotuit Kettleers.[12][13] For the 2023 season with Vanderbilt,Bradfield hit .279 with six home runs,34 RBIs,and 37 stolen bases over 62 games.[14]
Bradfield made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Orioles and also played with the Delmarva Shorebirds and Aberdeen IronBirds.[17] Over 25 games between the three teams,he hit .291 with 25 stolen bases.[18] Bradfield was assigned to Aberdeen to open the 2024 season.[19] In mid-August,he was promoted to the Bowie Baysox.[20] Over 108 games,he slashed .272/.358/.371 with four home runs,35 RBIs,and 74 stolen bases.[21]
Bradfield returned to the Baysox,now the Chesapeake Baysox,to open the 2025 season.[22] He was selected to represent the Orioles organization at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game.[23][24] In July,he was placed on the injured list due to a hamstring strain.[25] He made 11 rehab appearances between the FCL and Aberdeen before returning to Chesapeake. Near the season's end,he was promoted to the Norfolk Tides.[26] Over 76 total games played for the season,Bradfield hit .242 with three home runs,19 RBIs,and 36 stolen bases.[27] After the season,he was assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Peoria Javelinas.[28]
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