Brad Lidge

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brad Lidge
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1976(1976-12-23)
Age	48
Birthplace	Sacramento
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Brad Lidge Biography

Brad Lidge is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 23, 1976 in Sacramento, California, United States. The relief pitcher of the team who pitched out the final pitch during the 2008 World Series, sealing the victory to Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia Phillies. He played in two All-Star games in his career, two with the Phillies as well as one with his former team that was that of the Houston Astros.

He took home the World Series ring alongside fellow Phillies pitcher and the series MVP He won a World Series ring alongside fellow Phillies pitcher and series MVP Cole Hamels..

Bradley Thomas Lidge (born December 23, 1976) nicknamed “Lights Out” is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Lidge played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 2002–2012. He played for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. As a relief pitcher Lidge saved 225 games during his career. He was a two-time All-Star, and in 2008 won the Delivery Man of the Year Award and the National League (NL) Rolaids Relief Man Award. Lidge is currently a host on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio.

Lidge was a 1st round draft pick by the Houston Astros in the 1998 MLB draft, taken 17th overall as a compensatory pick from the Colorado Rockies, who had signed Darryl Kile in the offseason. Lidge missed parts of his first four professional seasons (at Quad Cities, Kissimmee, Round Rock, and New Orleans) with injuries, including a torn rotator cuff and a broken forearm that threatened his career. He would overcome these injuries, making his MLB debut on April 26, 2002, against the Atlanta Braves, serving as a middle relief pitcher in the Astros’ bullpen. He started the only game of his career in September of that year against the Milwaukee Brewers. Lidge went 2-for-2 with a double and 2 RBIs at the plate, but was pulled when he strained an intercostal muscle in his ribcage after pitching three scoreless innings with four strikeouts, two walks and a hit batsman.

He got married to a woman called Lindsay at the time of their wedding in 2001. They have two children named Rowan as well as Avery.

Brad Lidge Net Worth

Brad Lidge is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brad Lidge 's net worth $22 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Cherry Creek High School in Denver, Colorado. He later won the Big East Conference Player of the Year in professional baseball with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

After undergoing an arthroscopic knee operation and was awarded in 2008 the National League Comeback Player of the Year.

Lidge was born in Sacramento, California on December 23, 1976. His family moved to Englewood, Colorado when Lidge was very young. Growing up, Lidge played football, basketball and baseball among other sports. He attended Cherry Creek High School. Lidge initially played outfield but became a pitcher because Cherry Creek’s outfield was populated by such draft prospects as Donzell McDonald. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 42nd round of the 1995 draft but did not sign.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Brad Lidge Dating?

According to our records, Brad Lidge married to Lindsay Lidge. As of December 1, 2023, Brad Lidge’s is not dating anyone.

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In his first All-Star Game appearance in 2005, Lidge pitched the bottom of the seventh, striking out all three batters he faced. He threw 11 pitches (2 balls) to Melvin Mora, Mike Sweeney, and Garret Anderson, who did not make contact with any of Lidge’s pitches. Lidge became the first pitcher to strike out the side in his first All-Star appearance since Bill Caudill and Dwight Gooden in 1984.

Facts & Trivia

Brad Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brad Lidge celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

However, Lidge was demoted from the closer’s role on April 9, 2007. Lidge would later regain his role in mid-June as the closer after going 10+ scoreless innings and posting a 2.45 era. On July 17, 2007, Lidge pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Washington Nationals, striking out two and walking one, to earn his first save of the 2007 season. Lidge finished the season 5–3 with 19 saves in 27 chances for the Astros. On November 7, 2007, Lidge was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies along with infielder Eric Bruntlett in exchange for outfielder Michael Bourn, pitcher Geoff Geary, and Mike Costanzo.

Top Facts about Brad Lidge

1. Brad Lidge played for 11 seasons in Major League Baseball.
2. He won a World Series championship with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.
3. Lidge was an All-Star pitcher in 2005 and 2008.
4. He recorded a perfect season as a closer in 2008, going 48-for-48 in save opportunities.
5. Lidge finished his career with a record of 26-32 and an ERA of 3.54.
6. He struck out over one batter per inning pitched during his career.
7. Lidge retired from baseball after the 2012 season at age 35.
8. He was known for his devastating slider pitch.
9. Lidge played college baseball at the University of Notre Dame.
10. His father, Jim Lidge, also played professional baseball as a pitcher.

Where is Brad Lidge now?

He was a two-time All-Star, and in 2008 won the Delivery Man of the Year Award and the National League (NL) Rolaids Relief Man Award. Lidge is currently a host on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio.

How far was Albert Pujols home run off Brad Lidge?

Louis Cardinals, famously hit against Astros closer Brad Lidge in Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS. Pujols’ homer, which overcame a 4-2 deficit, went a reported 455 feet to give the Cards a lead.

Is Ryan Lidge related to Brad Lidge?

Ryan Lidge is the second member of his family to play at baseball at Notre Dame before being drafted. His cousin , Brad Lidge, was an MLB pitcher for 10 years and won the 2008 World Series title with the Phillies.

How many blown saves does Hector Neris have in 2021?

Yearfpts Fantasy Pointssv Saves
2022| 164.5| 3
2021| 228| 12
2020| 69.5| 5
3y Avg.| 212.5| 15

Who was the closer for the Phillies when they won the World Series?

Closer Brad Lidge earned eight saves in those games, and did not blow a save throughout the season and the postseason.