Brady Feigl

Brady Feigl
Feigl in 2019
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1990-12-27) December 27, 1990 (age 33)
Severn, Maryland, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 26, 2024, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through August 26, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average32.40
Strikeouts0
Teams

Brady Matthew Feigl (born December 27, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

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Feigl attended Old Mill High School in Millersville, Maryland. Feigl played college baseball at Mount St. Mary's University from 2009 to 2012.[1] He missed his junior year in 2011 due to a torn labrum.[2]

Atlanta Braves

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A year after graduating college, Feigl signed with the Atlanta Braves as an undrafted free agent in October 2013 after he impressed a Braves scout at Mount St. Mary's Scout Day.[2][3] Feigl was signed that year as a free agent by Braves'[1] scout Gene Kerns.[4] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Rome Braves and after pitching to a 3.50 ERA in 43+23 innings, was promoted to the Lynchburg Hillcats where he went 3–2 with a 2.05 ERA in 22 innings.

In 2015, the Braves invited Feigl to spring training, where he competed for a spot on the opening day roster.[2][5] Though he spent most of spring training in minor league camp, Feigl was viewed as having a good chance of making the team, due to the release of James Russell.[6][4] Feigl instead began the 2015 season with the Gwinnett Braves, where he injured his elbow in his Triple–A debut against the Durham Bulls on April 10.[7] Eleven days later, Feigl underwent Tommy John surgery, performed by James Andrews,[8] causing him to miss all of the 2015 season. He pitched in only six games in 2016, three with the GCL Braves and three with the Danville Braves.

Texas Rangers

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On December 8, 2016, the Braves traded Feigl and Tyrell Jenkins to the Texas Rangers[1] for Luke Jackson.[9] In 2017, he began the season with the Down East Wood Ducks and was later promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders, posting a combined 4–1 record and 3.81 ERA in 59 innings pitched between both teams.[10] In 2018 Feigl split the season between Frisco and the Round Rock Express, posting a combined 6–1 record, 1.53 ERA, with 37 strikeouts in 58+23 innings pitched. Feigl received a non-roster invitation to 2019 major-league spring training and was assigned to the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League for the 2019 season.[11] He went 2–0 with a 3.13 ERA in just 23 innings between Nashville and the AZL Rangers, due to non-disclosed injuries.[12]

San Diego Padres

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On December 12, 2019, Feigl was selected by the San Diego Padres in the minor league phase of the 2019 Rule 5 draft.[13] Feigl did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] Feigl did not appear for a Padres affiliate in 2021 due to injury[15] and elected free agency on November 7, 2021, without having appeared in a game for the Padres organization.[16]

Long Island Ducks

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On March 17, 2022, Feigl signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[1] Feigl made 9 appearances for Long Island in 2022, posting a 1.17 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 7+23 innings pitched. He became a free agent following the season.

Frederick Atlantic League Team

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On April 18, 2023, Feigl signed with the unnamed Frederick Atlantic League Team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[17] In 16 appearances for Frederick, he registered a 6.28 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 14+13 innings of work. On June 10, Feigl was released by the team.[18]

Lexington Counter Clocks

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On June 13, 2023, Feigl signed with the Lexington Counter Clocks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[18] In 34 appearances for Lexington, he posted a 2.36 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 34+13 innings pitched.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On October 5, 2023, Feigl signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[19] However, on January 21, 2024, Feigl signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[20] In 33 appearances for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he compiled a 7–2 record and 3.83 ERA with 62 strikeouts over 51+23 innings pitched. On August 25, 2024, Feigl was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[21] He debuted the following day against the Chicago Cubs, allowing six runs on seven hits in 1+23 innings. Feigl was designated for assignment on August 27.[22]

The other Brady Feigl

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Feigl (right) and the other Brady Feigl (left) on an episode of Inside Edition in 2019

There is another Brady Feigl, also born in the 1990s, who played professional baseball at the same time. Not only did both men have the same first and last names, but they also looked similar, and were the same height (6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)). Neither had met another person with their surname outside their families. Both were pitchers, and had Tommy John surgery performed by the same doctor. After meeting, the Feigls took DNA tests to see if they were related. They were not, but both had 53 percent Germanic ancestry.[23][24]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "SOUTHPAW RELIEVER BRADY FEIGL SIGNED BY DUCKS". Long Island Ducks. March 17, 2022. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Staff Report (February 7, 2014). "Mount grad getting set for first spring training". Carroll County Times. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  3. ^ Paul White (March 4, 2015). "Camp sights: Braves back to roots with young talent". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Mark Bowman (March 29, 2015). "Feigl, Benson have chance at Opening Day roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  5. ^ "Braves Feigl, Benson in mix to make roster". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on March 31, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  6. ^ David O'Brien (April 22, 2015). "Braves prospect Feigl out after Tommy John surgery". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. ^ Mark Bowman (April 11, 2015). "Feigl experiences elbow discomfort, to be re-evaluated". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  8. ^ Mark Bowman (April 22, 2015). "Feigl's chance to join 'pen dashed by Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  9. ^ "Texas Rangers: Rangers deal Luke Jackson for pair of pitching prospects, including another rotation candidate". The Dallas Morning News. December 9, 2016. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  10. ^ "Brady Feigl Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  11. ^ "Sounds Announce Tentative Opening Day Roster". MiLB.com. March 27, 2019. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  12. ^ "Giants hire Ryan Clark and Brady Feigl as reinforcements". elnuevodiario.com.do. September 9, 2018. Archived from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  13. ^ Jeff Sanders (December 12, 2019). "Padres lose Trevor Megill to Cubs in Rule 5 draft". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  14. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. June 30, 2020. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  15. ^ "Brady Feigl Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  16. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams". November 9, 2021. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  17. ^ "Frederick Adds Powerful Outfielder, Veteran Reliever". oursportscentral.com. April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions". Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  19. ^ "Movimientos en listas de reserva - 05 de Octubre de 2023". milb.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  20. ^ "Transactions". Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  21. ^ "Pirates Select Brady Feigl". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  22. ^ "Pirates Designate Brady Feigl For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  23. ^ Moye, David (February 20, 2019). "2 Baseball Players Named Brady Feigl Take DNA Tests To See If They're Related". HuffPost. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "Meet the 2 Look-Alike Baseball Players With the Same Name Who Swear They Are Not Related". Inside Edition. September 21, 2018. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
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