He has also coached in MLB for the San Diego Padres, and played professionally for the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
[3] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Cardinals, hitting .235/.330/.282 with 10 RBI.
[5] Following Brdar's playing career, he spent two seasons as the hitting coordinator for the San Francisco Giants organization.
[6] After the 2021 season, the San Diego Padres hired Brdar as their hitting coach.
[7][8] On November 16, 2022, after one season with the Padres, the Detroit Tigers hired Brdar to be their hitting coach.