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Diamondbacks Archie Bradley Highlights MiLB Weekly Awards

By Jason Burke

Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Archie Bradley (25) throws in the second inning during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Archie Bradley (25) throws in the second inning during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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Archie Bradley Earns 4th Player of the Week award of his pro career

Out in the Pacific Coast League, Bradley showed the Arizona Diamondbacks that he may be worthy of more than just the occasional spot start for the big league club after posting a solid eight innings of work on Saturday. Joining Bradley in the Pacific Coast League award circle this week is Mets middle infielder T.J. Rivera.

Out in the International League, Reds righty Daniel Wright took home the award on the pitcher’s side while the Twins received some good news for once with Adam Walker getting the nod for best offensive performance.

Here is a look at their weeks:

Bradley (ARI): 1-0, 8 IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 3 BB, 9 K.

Wright (CIN): 1-0, 9 IP, 3 hits, 1 run (unearned), 1 HBP, 8 K.

Rivera (NYM): 17-for-28 (.607), 3 doubles, triple, HR, 12 RBI, 8 runs, 2 BB.

Walker (MIN): 7-for-20 (.350), 5 HR, 7RBI, 5 BB, 1 IBB.

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You may know Bradley as the pitcher that was hit in the face with a 115 mph rocket off the bat of Carlos Gonzalez at the beginning of last season. Bradley is setting out to be more than just a footnote in baseball history, however. He has made two starts with the D-Backs this season, in San Francisco and in Colorado, and has combined to toss 10.1 innings for an ERA of 7.84. His 10.4 K/9 rate leads the PCL.

Arizona will need some pitching help this season, and Bradley’s name should be atop the short list of players vying for a spot on the 25-man roster.

Further, his fastball is coming in harder this season, up to 93.7 in the Majors compared to 92.2 mph a year ago. According to the Baseball America Prospect Handbook (on sale now!) Bradley “hides his heater well, and the pitch gets on batters quickly.”

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