In the young season, RHP Cody Bradford has been the Rangers’ best pitcher, and will force the organization into a tough decision.
Texas Rangers pitcher Cody Bradford throws against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, April 10, 2024.is reinstated from the injured list, one of Texas’ five incumbent starters will have to shift into the bullpen. Bradford — given his success as a relief pitcher last season and his relative inexperience starting at the major league level — makes sense as a likely candidate.
Bradford’s counting numbers are inflated compared to the in-house field because only he and Eovaldi have started three games, but his pitching run value, fastball run value, expected ERA, chase percentage and walk percentage all rank in the 90th percentile leaguewide according to Baseball Savant.“He’s very prepared, he’s very confident,” Bochy said before Wednesday’s game. “He’s got great poise out there. Those are important ingredients for a good pitcher.
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