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Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Baltimore Orioles
Outfielder
Born: (2001-12-02) December 2, 2001 (age 22)
Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Enrique Antonio Bradfield Jr. (born December 2, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

High school career

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Bradfield attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida where he played baseball. In July 2019, he participated in the High School All-Star Game at Progressive Field.[1] During his shortened senior season in 2020, he batted .367 with one home run, ten RBIs, and five stolen bases.[2]

College career

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Bradfield went unselected in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at Vanderbilt University to play college baseball.

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]

Professional career

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Bradfield was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[15] On July 17, 2023, Bradfield signed with the Orioles for a slot value bonus worth $4.17 million.[16]

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]

Personal life

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Bradfield's father, Enrique Sr., played college baseball at St. Thomas University.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Rosters: High School Baseball All-Star Game and Home Run Derby". July 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Dynamic Bradfield in full sprint". Perfect Game.
  3. ^ Sparks, Adam. "Vanderbilt base stealer Enrique Bradfield broke slump with 'Major League' movie inspiration". The Tennessean.
  4. ^ "Multiple 'Dores named to preseason All-America teams". Nashville Post. 31 January 2022.
  5. ^ Yates, Clinton (June 25, 2021). "For Vanderbilt's two freshman phenoms, success is a family affair".
  6. ^ "Three 'Dores named All-SEC, Enrique Bradfield Jr. wins Freshman of the Year". Vandy247.
  7. ^ Gallagher, Michael (25 May 2021). "Leiter, Bradfield Jr. headline multiple 'Dores earning All-SEC honors". Nashville Post.
  8. ^ "Bradfield Jr. living up to Gold (glove) standard". Nashville Post. 24 June 2021.
  9. ^ Gerson, Aria. "Vanderbilt baseball's Enrique Bradfield, Dominic Keegan, Spencer Jones named All-SEC". The Tennessean.
  10. ^ "Vanderbilt baseball: Enrique Bradfield Jr., Carter Holton earn Team USA training camp invites". The Tennessean.
  11. ^ "USA Baseball Names 2022 Collegiate National Team Roster".
  12. ^ "#6 Enrique Bradfield". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Live Looks: Cape Cod League featuring Enrique Bradfield Jr". 29 July 2022.
  14. ^ "Enrique Bradfield Jr. Is Running Down a Dream". July 7, 2023.
  15. ^ "Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. to Baltimore Orioles in Round 1 of 2023 MLB Draft". The Tennessean.
  16. ^ "Baltimore Orioles Ink Top Pick Enrique Bradfield Jr. to Slot Value Contract". si.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  17. ^ "Orioles first-round pick Enrique Bradfield Jr.'s baseball savvy has impressed people since he was 5: 'He just loves the game'". Baltimore Sun. 2023-08-06. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  18. ^ "Enrique Bradfield Jr. Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  19. ^ "Here's where the Orioles' Top 30 prospects are starting the season". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  20. ^ "It's his bag: Bradfield blazes trail as premier base stealer". AP NEWS. May 25, 2022.
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