History of Kyle Bradish in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 19, 2026

Kyle Bradish is a professional baseball pitcher who has emerged as a key starter for the Baltimore Orioles. Originally acquired by the Orioles in a 2019 trade with the Los Angeles Angels, he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2022. Bradish is recognized for his significant development and performance improvement, notably becoming a centerpiece of the Orioles' starting rotation during their competitive resurgence. In the 2023 season, he solidified his status as an elite pitcher by finishing fourth in American League Cy Young Award voting, demonstrating exceptional control and strikeout ability. His career trajectory highlights his evolution from a promising prospect to a reliable frontline starter, instrumental in helping the team secure postseason appearances. While his 2024 season was impacted by injury, he remains a vital component of the franchise's long-term pitching plans.

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September 12, 1996: Birth of Kyle Bradish

Kyle Edward Bradish was born on September 12, 1996, in the United States.

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2015: Senior Year at Millennium High School and Enrollment at New Mexico State

During his 2015 senior year at Millennium High School, Kyle Bradish demonstrated strong performance on the field by batting .308 and striking out 78 batters over 43.33 innings. After going unselected in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, he moved on to continue his baseball career at New Mexico State University playing for the Aggies.

2016: Freshman Season at New Mexico State

In 2016, during his freshman year at New Mexico State, Kyle Bradish made 17 appearances, including 15 starts, finishing with an 8-3 record, a 4.67 ERA, and a team-leading 82 strikeouts over 86.2 innings pitched.

2017: Sophomore Season and Cape Cod League All-Star

During the 2017 season, Bradish posted an 8-2 record with a 3.20 ERA, earned Western Athletic Conference First-Team honors, and was selected as an All-Star while playing for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2018: Selected in the 2018 MLB Draft

In 2018, following his junior year at New Mexico State, Kyle Bradish was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft and subsequently signed with the team.

2018: Junior Season Success

In 2018, serving as a junior, Bradish achieved a 9-3 record with a 2.67 ERA across 17 starts and received his second consecutive All-WAC Team selection.

December 4, 2019: Trade to the Baltimore Orioles

On December 4, 2019, Kyle Bradish was traded by the Los Angeles Angels to the Baltimore Orioles, along with Zach Peek, Isaac Mattson, and Kyle Brnovich, in exchange for pitcher Dylan Bundy.

2019: Professional Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2019, Bradish made his professional baseball debut playing for the Inland Empire 66ers, where he achieved a 6-7 record with a 4.28 ERA across 24 games and earned All-Star honors.

2020: Cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Season

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the minor league baseball season was cancelled in 2020, resulting in Kyle Bradish not participating in any professional games during that year.

November 19, 2021: Added to 40-man Roster

On November 19, 2021, the Baltimore Orioles officially selected Kyle Bradish's contract and added him to their 40-man roster to ensure he was protected from the Rule 5 draft.

2021: Advancement through Orioles Minor League System

During the 2021 season, Kyle Bradish began with the Double-A Bowie Baysox and, following a dominant start to the year, was promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, where he pitched in 21 games.

April 29, 2022: MLB Debut

On April 29, 2022, Kyle Bradish was promoted to the major leagues by the Orioles and made his professional debut as the starting pitcher against the Boston Red Sox, pitching six innings while allowing two earned runs.

September 22, 2022: Career-High Outing Against the Houston Astros

On September 22, 2022, Kyle Bradish delivered an impressive performance against the Houston Astros, pitching 8 and 2/3 innings while allowing only two hits and striking out ten batters to secure a 2-0 shutout victory. This outing marked the longest of his professional career up to that point.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Kyle Bradish made his professional debut as a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball.

2023: Kyle Bradish's 2023 MLB Season

During the 2023 season, Kyle Bradish overcame an early injury from a line drive to his foot to become the ace of the Baltimore Orioles' starting rotation. Throughout 2023, he recorded a 12-7 record, a 2.83 ERA, and 168 strikeouts, culminating in a Game 1 playoff start against the Texas Rangers.

February 15, 2024: Diagnosis of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain

On February 15, 2024, Orioles general manager Mike Elias revealed that Kyle Bradish had been diagnosed with a sprain in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow, forcing him to start the season on the injured list.

August 26, 2025: Season debut and return from injury

On August 26, 2025, Kyle Bradish was officially activated from the injured list, marking both his season debut and his return to play following surgery.