Drafted in the 6th round (172nd overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2014 (signed for $261,800).
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Leibrandt's father Charlie pitched parts of 14 seasons in the major leagues, winning 140 games and getting a World Series ring with the Royals in 1985. The father coached the son at Marist in Atlanta as a prep, and Leibrandt had two strong seasons for the Seminoles before a knee injury six weeks into 2014. He was struck by a ball in practice and had a bone bruise that lingered, and never pitched again this season. He threw an intrasquad scrimmage prior to regional play and threw well enough to be available but was not used as the Seminoles were upset in two games. Leibrandt pitches off a below-average 84-88 mph fastball, though he commands the pitch well and can touch 90. He pitches inside and can land his curveball for strikes, and both pitches set up his plus changeup. His feel for pitching makes him a possible top-10-round pick.
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Leibrandt's father Charlie pitched parts of 14 seasons in the major leagues, winning 140 games and getting a World Series ring with the Royals in 1985. The father coached the son at Marist in Atlanta as a prep, and Leibrandt had two strong seasons for the Seminoles before a knee injury six weeks into 2014. He was struck by a ball in practice and had a bone bruise that lingered, and never pitched again this season. He threw an intrasquad scrimmage prior to regional play and threw well enough to be available but was not used as the Seminoles were upset in two games. Leibrandt pitches off a below-average 84-88 mph fastball, though he commands the pitch well and can touch 90. He pitches inside and can land his curveball for strikes, and both pitches set up his plus changeup. His feel for pitching makes him a possible top-10-round pick.
Career Transactions
LHP Brandon Leibrandt elected free agency.
Cincinnati Reds sent LHP Brandon Leibrandt outright to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds designated LHP Brandon Leibrandt for assignment.
Cincinnati Reds recalled LHP Brandon Leibrandt from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds optioned LHP Brandon Leibrandt to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds recalled LHP Brandon Leibrandt from Louisville Bats.
Louisville Bats activated LHP Brandon Leibrandt.
Louisville Bats activated LHP Brandon Leibrandt.
Cincinnati Reds optioned LHP Brandon Leibrandt to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of LHP Brandon Leibrandt from Louisville Bats.
Louisville Bats activated LHP Brandon Leibrandt from the temporarily inactive list.
Louisville Bats placed LHP Brandon Leibrandt on the temporarily inactive list.
LHP Brandon Leibrandt assigned to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent LHP Brandon Leibrandt to a minor league contract.
High Point Rockers signed free agent LHP Brandon Leibrandt.
High Point Rockers released LHP Brandon Leibrandt.
High Point Rockers signed LHP Brandon Leibrandt.
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