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[[File:Qualls, Wheeler and Lidge.jpg|thumb|left|Lidge ''(right)'' with [[Chad Qualls]] and [[Dan Wheeler]] of the Houston Astros]] |
[[File:Qualls, Wheeler and Lidge.jpg|thumb|left|Lidge ''(right)'' with [[Chad Qualls]] and [[Dan Wheeler]] of the Houston Astros]] |
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==== 2006 ==== |
==== 2006 ==== |
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==== 2007 ==== |
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The Astros avoided contract [[arbitration]] with Lidge on January 17, 2007, by signing him to a one-year contract worth $5.35 million.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Duarte |first1=Joseph |title=Astros' Lidge set for 2007 at $5.35 million |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-Lidge-set-for-2007-at-5-35-million-1828215.php |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Houston Chronicle |date=January 17, 2007}}</ref> After seeing Lidge struggle in spring training and blow his first save of the season, manager [[Phil Garner]] chose to make [[Dan Wheeler]] the new Astros closer, while offering Lidge opportunities to relieve in the sixth or seventh innings of games.<ref>{{cite news |last1=de Jesus Ortiz |first1=Jose |title=Wheeler replaces Lidge as closer for Astros |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Wheeler-replaces-Lidge-as-closer-for-Astros-1530244.php |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Houston Chronicle |date=April 9, 2007}}</ref> |
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=== Philadelphia Phillies (2008-11) === |
=== Philadelphia Phillies (2008-11) === |
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==== 2008 ==== |
==== 2008 ==== |
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On November 7, 2007, the Astros traded Lidge and infielder [[Eric Bruntlett]] to the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] in exchange for outfielder [[Michael Bourn]], right-handed pitcher [[Geoff Geary]], and third base prospect [[Mike Costanzo]]. It was the first major trade of the MLB postseason general manages' meetings. Phillies general manager [[Ruben Amaro Jr.]], who referred to the pitching market as "a little scary", acquired Lidge in order to free [[Brett Myers]] from closing and move him back into the starting rotation.<ref name="phils" /> Lidge required an additional [[Arthroscopy|arthroscopic]] knee surgery that February after tripping on the mound during a preseason [[batting practice]]. As the surgery was recommended at the end of February, with an estimated recovery time of three to six weeks, and the Phillies were set to open the [[2008 MLB season]] on March 31, manager [[Charlie Manuel]] tapped [[setup man]] [[Tom Gordon]] to close in case Lidge was not ready to join the team by [[opening day]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Lidge needs surgery |url=http://archive.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2008/02/25/lidge_needs_surgery/ |access-date=August 25, 2021 |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |agency=Associated Press |date=February 25, 2008}}</ref> |
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===== 2008 World Series ===== |
===== 2008 World Series ===== |
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[[File:Lidge Saves.jpg|thumb|A fan sports a sign supporting Lidge at the Phillies 2008 World Series championship parade in Philadelphia.]] |
[[File:Lidge Saves.jpg|thumb|A fan sports a sign supporting Lidge at the Phillies 2008 World Series championship parade in Philadelphia.]] |
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==== 2009 ==== |
==== 2009 ==== |
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Following his perfect season, Lidge still saw room for improvement in his pitching technique, and he entered 2009 with the intention of enhancing his fastball speed and increasing his arm strength.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Curry |first1=Jack |title=Perfect in Saves in 2008, Phillies' Lidge Sees Room to Improve |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/sports/baseball/26lidge.html |access-date=August 25, 2021 |work=The New York Times |date=February 25, 2009}}</ref> |
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==== 2010 ==== |
==== 2010 ==== |
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[[File:Brad Lidge phillies.jpg|thumb|left|Lidge with the Phillies in 2008]] |
[[File:Brad Lidge phillies.jpg|thumb|left|Lidge with the Phillies in 2008]] |
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Two offseason surgeries put it in question whether or not Lidge would be able to start the 2010 season with the Phillies. In November 2009, he underwent surgery on the elbow of his throwing arm, and in January, loose bodies were removed from his right knee. While he was expected to be able to resume throwing 10 days after the knee surgery, Phillies trainer Scott Sheridan told reporters that he was unsure when Lidge would be able to pitch in a game setting.<ref>{{cite news |title=Phillies' Brad Lidge has second postseason surgery |url=https://www.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2010/01/phillies_brad_lidge_has_second.html |access-date=September 1, 2021 |work=The Patriot-News |agency=Associated Press |date=January 14, 2010}}</ref> Lidge began the season with a rehab assignment for the Class A [[Clearwater Threshers]] on April 10. After five appearances there, during which he allowed five runs in {{frac|4|2|3}} innings, he was promoted to the Triple-A [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Brad Lidge Scheduled To Rehab At FirstEnergy Stadium Friday |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/brad-lidge-scheduled-to-rehab-at-firstenergy-stadium-friday/n-3997209 |access-date=September 1, 2021 |work=OurSports Central |date=April 23, 2010}}</ref> Lidge was able to right himself in Lehigh and with the Double-A [[Reading Fightin' Phils]], pitching seven scoreless innings in his last six appearances before declaring himself healthy and ready to return to the Phillies in April 29.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gleeman |first1=Aaron |title=Brad Lidge returning tomorrow, but will he close? |url=https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2010/04/29/brad-lidge-returning-tomorrow-but-will-he-close/ |access-date=September 1, 2021 |work=NBC Sports |date=April 29, 2010}}</ref> |
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==== 2011 ==== |
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After entering spring training fully healthy, Lidge was shut down on March 25 with pain in the back of his right shoulder, which he said was a new occurrence.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gelb |first1=Matt |title=Lidge shut down with new shoulder pain |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/phillies_zone/Lidge-shut-down-with-new-shoulder-pain.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=March 25, 2011}}</ref> An MRI revealed a posterior rotator cuff strain that did not require surgery, but would take three to six weeks to heal, and he began the [[2011 MLB season]] on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite news |title=Phillies' closer Brad Lidge out 3-6 weeks with shoulder injury |url=https://www.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/03/phillies_closer_brad_lidge_out.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=[[The Patriot-News]] |agency=Associated Press |date=March 29, 2011}}</ref> He underwent an eight-game rehab assignment with Lakewood and Reading, going 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 7.2 innings before returning to the Phillies roster on July 22.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lidge returns, Baez designated for assignment |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/phillies/Lidge-returns-Baez-designated-for-assignment.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Philadelphia Daily News |date=July 22, 2011}}</ref> |
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=== Washington Nationals (2012) === |
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[[File:Brad Lidge on April 12, 2012.jpg|thumb|Lidge with the Washington Nationals in 2012]] |
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On January 26, 2012, the [[Washington Nationals]] signed Lidge to a one-year, $1 million contract, plus additional incentives.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nats sign Brad Lidge to 1-year deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7505959/washington-nationals-sign-reliever-brad-lidge-one-year-deal |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=January 26, 2012}}</ref> He had not been signed as a closer for Washington, but after [[Drew Storen]] suffered from elbow inflammation during spring training, the team prepared to use Lidge and [[Henry Rodríguez (pitcher)|Henry Rodríguez]] in the ninth inning.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kilgore |first1=Adam |title=Drew Storen might miss opening day; Brad Lidge, Henry Rodriguez could fill in as Nationals' closer |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/drew-storen-might-miss-opening-day-brad-lidge-henry-rodriguez-could-fill-in-as-nationals-closer/2012/03/24/gIQA1b6ZYS_story.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=[[The Washington Post]] |date=March 24, 2012}}</ref> The pair officially took over for Storen when the latter underwent surgery for a [[bone chip]] in his elbow.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kilgore |first1=Adam |title=Brad Lidge on disabled list, Ryan Perry called up |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/post/brad-lidge-on-disabled-list-ryan-perry-called-up/2012/04/27/gIQAVmyBmT_blog.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=The Washington Post |date=April 27, 2012}}</ref> After allowing four earned runs in seven innings and blowing two saves, Lidge was placed on the disabled list with an abdominal wall strain. He was diagnosed with a [[sports hernia]] and underwent surgery on May 1, with an estimated recovery time of three weeks before he could begin throwing again.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Comak |first1=Amanda |title=Brad Lidge's surgery goes well, expected to begin throwing in three weeks |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2012/may/1/brad-lidges-surgery-goes-well-expected-begin-throw/ |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=[[The Washington Times]] |date=May 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502035005/https://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2012/may/1/brad-lidges-surgery-goes-well-expected-begin-throw/ |archive-date=May 2, 2012}}</ref> After pitching a [[perfect inning]] in a rehab assignment for the Class A-Advanced [[Potomac Nationals]], Lidge was able to rejoin the Washington active roster on June 7, a week earlier than expected; he effectively replaced Rodríguez, who was placed on the disabled list with a strained finger.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kilgore |first1=Adam |title=Nationals place Henry Rodriguez on the disabled list, reinstate Brad Lidge |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/post/nationals-place-henry-rodriguez-on-the-disabled-list-reinstate-brad-lidge/2012/06/07/gJQAj7mPLV_blog.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=The Washington Post |date=June 7, 2021}}</ref> He was unable to perform with the Nationals, going 0-1 with two saves and a 9.64 ERA in 11 bullpen appearances, with opposing hitters batting .308 against him. The Nationals designated Lidge for assignment on June 17 after two poor outings against the [[New York Yankees]], and [[Ryan Mattheus]] was activated in his place.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nationals DFA Brad Lidge |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/8063023/brad-lidge-washington-nationals-designated-assignment |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=June 17, 2012}}</ref> He was released from his contract shortly after, and returned home to Colorado in order to spend time with his family and consider whether or not he would pursue another contract.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Crasnick |first1=Jerry |title=Brad Lidge undecided on 2012 plans |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/8113490/brad-lidge-undecided-wants-pitch-another-team-season |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=June 29, 2012}}</ref> |
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=== Retirement === |
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After being released from the Nationals, Lidge took the remainder of the summer to decide whether he wanted to continue his pitching career. On December 2, 2012, he announced his intentions to retire from baseball. At the time of his retirement, Lidge had 225 regular-season career saves, as well as 18 postseason saves. He also struck out 799 batters in {{frac|603|1|3}} regular-season innings for a career 11.919 K/9, the second-best ratio of any pitcher with more than 500 innings.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stark |first1=Jayson |title=Free agent Brad Lidge plans to retire |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/8703968/brad-lidge-informs-agents-plans-retire |access-date=August 11, 2021 |work=ESPN |date=December 2, 2012}}</ref> Lidge signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the Phillies on August 1, 2013, enabling him to officially retire as a member of the organization.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Breen |first1=Matt |title=Lidge closes the deal and retires as a Phillie |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/phillies/20130802_Lidge_closes_the_deal_and_retires_as_a_Phillie.html |access-date=August 11, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=August 2, 2013}}</ref> |
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== Pitching style == |
== Pitching style == |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Lidge's cousin Ryan, a catcher and a fellow Notre Dame alumnus, was selected by the [[New York Yankees]] in the 20th round of the [[2017 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kerr |first1=Jon J. |title=Barrington grad Ryan Lidge on the move after being drafted by Yankees |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-zurich/sports/ct-bcr-ryan-lidge-notre-dame-mlb-draft-tl-0713-20170711-story.html |access-date=September 1, 2021 |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=July 11, 2017}}</ref> |
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== Career highlights == |
== Career highlights == |
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=== Honors === |
=== Honors === |
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Early life
[edit]College career
[edit]Professional career
[edit]Draft and minor leagues (1998–2002)
[edit]The Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Lidge in the first round, 17th overall, of the 1998 MLB Draft. Houston had gained the draft pick that they used on Lidge as compensation for losing free agent Darryl Kile to the Colorado Rockies.[1] On July 1, he inked a deal with the team for a signing bonus of $1.07 million.[2] Lidge made his professional baseball debut on July 11, 1998, earning a no decision for the Class A Quad Cities River Bandits in a 6-5 Midwest League loss to the Fort Wayne Wizards. Lidge pitched only the first two innings of the game, as the Bandits wanted to limit his pitch count, but his velocity in those 43 pitches impressed his coaches.[3] His time in Quad Cities was limited by a recurring elbow injury that required Lidge to be shut down three separate times in a span of less than two months.[4] He made four starts for the River Bandits in 1998, posting a 0-1 record and a 3.27 ERA while striking out six batters in 11 innings.[5]
Lidge was assigned to the Class A-Advanced Kissimmee Cobras of the Florida State League for the 1999 season, but began the year on the disabled list with an elbow injury.[6]
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
Houston Astros (2002-07)
[edit]2002
[edit]2003
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2004
[edit]2005
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2006
[edit]Philadelphia Phillies (2008-11)
[edit]2008
[edit]On November 7, 2007, the Astros traded Lidge and infielder Eric Bruntlett to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder Michael Bourn, right-handed pitcher Geoff Geary, and third base prospect Mike Costanzo. It was the first major trade of the MLB postseason general manages' meetings. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., who referred to the pitching market as "a little scary", acquired Lidge in order to free Brett Myers from closing and move him back into the starting rotation.[7] Lidge required an additional arthroscopic knee surgery that February after tripping on the mound during a preseason batting practice. As the surgery was recommended at the end of February, with an estimated recovery time of three to six weeks, and the Phillies were set to open the 2008 MLB season on March 31, manager Charlie Manuel tapped setup man Tom Gordon to close in case Lidge was not ready to join the team by opening day.[8]
2008 World Series
[edit]
2009
[edit]Following his perfect season, Lidge still saw room for improvement in his pitching technique, and he entered 2009 with the intention of enhancing his fastball speed and increasing his arm strength.[9]
2010
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Two offseason surgeries put it in question whether or not Lidge would be able to start the 2010 season with the Phillies. In November 2009, he underwent surgery on the elbow of his throwing arm, and in January, loose bodies were removed from his right knee. While he was expected to be able to resume throwing 10 days after the knee surgery, Phillies trainer Scott Sheridan told reporters that he was unsure when Lidge would be able to pitch in a game setting.[10] Lidge began the season with a rehab assignment for the Class A Clearwater Threshers on April 10. After five appearances there, during which he allowed five runs in 4+2⁄3 innings, he was promoted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[11] Lidge was able to right himself in Lehigh and with the Double-A Reading Fightin' Phils, pitching seven scoreless innings in his last six appearances before declaring himself healthy and ready to return to the Phillies in April 29.[12]
Pitching style
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Lidge's cousin Ryan, a catcher and a fellow Notre Dame alumnus, was selected by the New York Yankees in the 20th round of the 2017 MLB Draft.[13]
Career highlights
[edit]Honors
[edit]Awards
[edit]| Award | Season(s) | Ref. |
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| MLB | ||
| NL All-Star | 2005, 2008 | TK |
| World Series champion | 2008 | TK |
| NL Comeback Player of the Year | 2008 | TK |
| NL Rolaids Relief Man Award | 2008 | TK |
| Delivery Man of the Year | 2008 | TK |
| Philadelphia Phillies | ||
| Good Guy Award | 2009 | TK |
| Most Valuable Player | 2008 | TK |
| Houston Astros | ||
| Rookie of the Year | 2003 | TK |
Statistical highlights
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Gagnon, Cappy (2004). Notre Dame Baseball Greats: From Anson to Yaz. Charleston SC, Chicago, Porstmouth NH, San Francisco: Arcadia Publishing. p. 122. ISBN 0-7385-3262-2. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ Patterson, Spencer (July 2, 1998). "Nannini inks deal with Astros". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ Batterson, Steve (July 11, 1998). "From the archives: Bandits' top pick shines in loss to Wizards". Quad-City Times. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ Doxsie, Don (October 21, 2005). "In Lidge they trust". Quad-City Times. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Brad Lidge Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ Carroll, Frank (April 11, 1999). "Cobras counting on pitching". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
philswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Lidge needs surgery". The Boston Globe. Associated Press. February 25, 2008. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Curry, Jack (February 25, 2009). "Perfect in Saves in 2008, Phillies' Lidge Sees Room to Improve". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Phillies' Brad Lidge has second postseason surgery". The Patriot-News. Associated Press. January 14, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Brad Lidge Scheduled To Rehab At FirstEnergy Stadium Friday". OurSports Central. April 23, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Gleeman, Aaron (April 29, 2010). "Brad Lidge returning tomorrow, but will he close?". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Kerr, Jon J. (July 11, 2017). "Barrington grad Ryan Lidge on the move after being drafted by Yankees". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 1, 2021.