Michael Brady

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #30 prospect in 2014
  Though he hit just .254 as an infielder at California, Brady's arm strength intrigued the Marlins, who converted him to the mound in 2010. He led the Double-A Southern League in saves in 2013. The key to Brady's success is uncanny command of a sinking fastball, which he typically keeps down and away, though he can paint either side of the plate. His velocity ticked up a notch in 2013 to 92-93 mph with plus movement. His out-pitch is a hard, slurvy breaking ball that is an average pitch because he can locate it. He added a forkball two years ago that's a swing-and-miss pitch when it's on. Athletic and intelligent, he fields his position well and earned a spot on the 40-man roster in November. While he has closed throughout his minor league career, his average stuff makes him more of a middle reliever.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #18 prospect in 2012
  Brady hit just .254 as an infielder at California, but he caught the Marlins' eye with his arm strength, which was enough to get him drafted in the 24th round in 2009. Signed for $1,500, he went 3-for-35 in his pro debut before converting to the mound in 2010. He took to the switch immediately and has posted a 1.87 ERA and 106-15 K-BB ratio in two seasons. Brady is a natural strike-thrower with plus command, especially with a 90-93 mph fastball that he can locate with pinpoint precision. His fastball plays better than its velocity, because it takes a little hop at the end and hitters seem to have trouble picking it up. His 83-84 mph slider has a chance to be an above-average pitch, but his changeup is mostly just for show at this point. As expected given his background, Brady fields his position well. He exhibits an even-keel demeanor, never getting too high or too low. He projects as a quality middle reliever or set-up man and could move through the upper levels of the system quickly. He's a candidate to skip a level and open 2012 in Double-A.