After eight seasons with the Boston Red Sox, free agent centerfielder Jackie Bradley, Jr. has signed a 2-year, $24 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers with an opt out provision after the 2021 season.
Bradley, Jr., who turns 31 next month, had spent his entire professional career with the Bosox who picked him in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. Affectionately known as JBJ, he made the AL All-Star Team in 2016, a Gold Glove in 2018, earned two World Series rings and was named the 2018 ALCS MVP. Although he only hit .200 going 3 for 15 his hits counted slamming 2 HR with 9 RBI. Bradley, Jr. enters the 2021 season with 692 hits for a lifetime batting average of .239 with 98 HR and 376 RBI in 873 games with the Red Sox.
I think JBJ will be a real catch for the Brewers who have strengthened themselves up the middle with his acquisition and that of former St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong. Bradley, Jr. is an absolutely spectacular defender. If not for the presence of the two Kevins - Kiermaier and Pillar, JBJ would have more than one Gold Glove to his credit. He is also a good catch due to his strong work ethic and even tempered disposition. Bradley, Jr. will endear himself to Brewers fans as he has to the Red Sox fans.
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