Pitcher Brad Boxberger, the son of Rod Boxberger, made his major league debut in 2012 with the San Diego Padres. With the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015, he led the American League in saves.
The Kansas City Royals selected Boxberger in the 20th round of the amateur draft out of high school in 2006. Instead, he chose to attend USC to follow in his father’s footsteps.
In 14 games in 2007, he went 3-5 with a 3.20 ERA, and in 18 games in 2008, he went 2-4 with a 6.12 ERA. The Cincinnati Reds selected Boxberger in the supplementary first round of the amateur draft in 2009.
Scout Rex de la Nuez signed him and he made his pro debut with the Lynchburg Hillcats the following year. That first season, he went 5-10 with a 4.91 ERA in 36 games between Lynchburg and the Carolina Mudcats.
When he was promoted to Double A Carolina, he was a starter in Lynchburg until being demoted to the bullpen. In 2011, he pitched for the Carolina Hurricanes (1-2, 1.31 in 30 games) and the Triple-A Louisville Bats for the whole season (1-2, 2.93 in 25 games).
In 62 innings, he saved 11 games and struck out 93 batters. He was dealt to the San Diego Padres on December 17th, along with Yonder Alonso, Yasmani Grandal, and Edinson Volquez, for pitcher Mat Latos.
How Old Is Brad Boxberger?
Brad Boxberger is 34 years old. He was born on May 27, 1988.