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=== Washington Nationals (2012) ===
=== Washington Nationals (2012) ===
[[File:Brad Lidge on April 12, 2012.jpg|thumb|Lidge with the Washington Nationals in 2012]]
[[File:Brad Lidge on April 12, 2012.jpg|thumb|Lidge with the Washington Nationals in 2012]]
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>
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>


=== Retirement ===
=== Retirement ===

Revision as of 17:02, 24 August 2021

Early life

College career

Professional career

Draft and minor leagues (1998–2002)

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)

2002

2003

Lidge with the Astros in 2005

2004

2005

Lidge (right) with Chad Qualls and Dan Wheeler of the Houston Astros

2006

2007

Philadelphia Phillies (2008-11)

2008

2008 World Series
A fan sports a sign supporting Lidge at the Phillies 2008 World Series championship parade in Philadelphia.

2009

2010

Lidge with the Phillies in 2008

2011

Washington Nationals (2012)

Lidge with the Washington Nationals in 2012

On January 26, 2012, the Washington Nationals signed Lidge to a one-year, $1 million contract, plus additional incentives.[7] 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 in the ninth inning.[8] The pair officially took over for Storen when the latter underwent surgery for a bone chip in his elbow.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13]

Retirement

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 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.[14] 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.[15]

Pitching style

Personal life

Career highlights

Honors

Awards

Award Season(s) Ref.
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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Patterson, Spencer (July 2, 1998). "Nannini inks deal with Astros". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Batterson, Steve (July 11, 1998). "From the archives: Bandits' top pick shines in loss to Wizards". Quad-City Times. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Doxsie, Don (October 21, 2005). "In Lidge they trust". Quad-City Times. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Brad Lidge Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Carroll, Frank (April 11, 1999). "Cobras counting on pitching". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Nats sign Brad Lidge to 1-year deal". ESPN.com. January 26, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  8. ^ Kilgore, Adam (March 24, 2012). "Drew Storen might miss opening day; Brad Lidge, Henry Rodriguez could fill in as Nationals' closer". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  9. ^ Kilgore, Adam (April 27, 2012). "Brad Lidge on disabled list, Ryan Perry called up". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  10. ^ Comak, Amanda (May 1, 2012). "Brad Lidge's surgery goes well, expected to begin throwing in three weeks". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Kilgore, Adam (June 7, 2021). "Nationals place Henry Rodriguez on the disabled list, reinstate Brad Lidge". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  12. ^ "Nationals DFA Brad Lidge". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 17, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  13. ^ Crasnick, Jerry (June 29, 2012). "Brad Lidge undecided on 2012 plans". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  14. ^ Stark, Jayson (December 2, 2012). "Free agent Brad Lidge plans to retire". ESPN. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  15. ^ Breen, Matt (August 2, 2013). "Lidge closes the deal and retires as a Phillie". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
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