Jackie Bradley Jr. signs with independent Long Island Ducks

Field Level Media|published: Thu 4th April, 16:37 2024

May 28, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (41) is unable to make the catch during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Kauffman Stadium. credits: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Former All-Star Jackie Bradley Jr. signed with the independent Long Island Ducks as he attempts to make a Major League Baseball comeback.

Bradley, 33, played for the Boston Red Sox from 2013-18. He was an All-Star in 2016, won a Gold Glove in 2018 and played 144 games that season when the Red Sox won the World Series. He was the MVP of the 2018 American League Championship Series.

The outfielder signed with the Milwaukee Brewers after the 2020 season and batted just .163 in 2021. He was traded back to the Red Sox, who released him after 91 games in 2022.

Bradley finished the 2022 season with the Toronto Blue Jays and hit .133 in 43 games last season with the Kansas City Royals.

"Jackie is an exceptional talent with a wealth of experience in the game," Ducks manager Lew Ford said in a news release Thursday. "We are excited to add his veteran leadership and skillset at the plate and in the field to our roster."

Bradley has appeared in 1,181 games and has a career batting average of .225 with 109 home runs and 449 RBIs.

—Field Level Media

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