Jackie Bradley Jr. attempting MLB comeback

Bradley is known for his time with the Boston Red Sox. He played with the team from 2013-2020 and helped the team win a World Series in 2018. That was the same year that Bradley was named ALCS MVP and won his first and only Gold Glove Award. Bradley was also selected to the All-Star team as a member of the Red Sox in 2016.

Before the 2021 season, Bradley signed a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was traded back to the Red Sox after the 2021 season and was with them until August 2022 when the Red Sox released him.

Bradley spent the rest of the 2022 season with the Toronto Blue Jays. In March of last year, Bradley signed with the Royals but was waived in July.

Jackie Bradley Jr. never retired from baseball

In December, Bradley went to social media to refute the report that he has retired from baseball. “So let’s get this cleaned up a little,” Bradley said. “I personally have not officially retired. I may retire, but that has not been decided.”

Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reported that in February that Bradley is opening to returning to baseball. “Jackie Bradley Jr. spent time in Miami during the offseason working with Juan Soto on becoming a better outfielder,” he wrote. “Both players are represented by Scott Boras. Bradley, 33, has been a free agent since being released by the Royals last June but is open to returning and has been working out…”

Bradley played college baseball at South Carolina and hit .349 batting average during his freshman year. In 2010, Bradley batted .368 with 13 home runs and 60 RBIs in 67 games. He helped the team win the College World Series that season and was named CWS Most Outstanding Player.