The Long Island Ducks have signed former major leaguer Jackie Bradley Jr. to a contract. Bradley was a 2018 World Series Champion and played for the Red Sox, Brewers, Blue Jays, and Royals over his 11 year career. The 2016 All Star was known for his glove and won a Rawlings Gold Glove for his efforts. Bradley is regarded as one of the best defensive center fielders of his era and those skills are what the Ducks are banking on. His bat was always more contact, rather than power, but his doubles power will make him a dual threat.
Bradley joins Wei-Yin Chen as the newest members of the Ducks. Chen signed last week after spending 8 years in the majors, Chen didn't pitch last season. The 38 year old Chen pitched over 700 innings for the Orioles between 2012-2015 where he held a very solid 3.72 ERA. The Taiwanese-born lefty will be throwing to another former Oriole Chance Sisco this year, although they didn't play in the majors together on the O's. Chen, like Bradley, knows that a return to MLB is unlikely, but they will be immediate contributors to the Ducks and both are fun redemption stories for the season.