Brad Thomas (baseball)

Bradley Richard Thomas (born 22 October 1977) is a former Australian professional baseball pitcher.

Thomas signed as an undrafted free agent in 1995 by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers released him on 9 May 1997, due to visa issues with the government, and three days later, he signed with the Minnesota Twins.

[1] He spent the entire 2010 season pitching out of the Tigers bullpen, compiling a 6–2 record with a 3.89 ERA in 69-1/3 innings.

After coming off a great spring training, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list on 11 May, with minor left elbow inflammation.

On 25 July 2011, Thomas was placed on the 60-day disabled list, where he finished the season with the American League runners-up.

[2] In 2012, Thomas signed with Brother Elephants of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan, where he became their closer and had a dominant season.

Michael Cuddyer hit a walk-off home run to send the team to the second round of the playoffs, forcing Thomas to change his flight plans.