Bradley George Boxberger

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 220 lb.

Born: May 27, 1988 in Fullerton, CA
High Schools: Foothill HS (Santa Ana, CA), Foothill HS (North Tustin, CA)
School: University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (43rd pick) of the 2009 amateur draft.
Signed August 17, 2009. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 10, 2012 (Age 24)   vs. MIL 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Team: Padres 2012-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.075, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*],
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