2008-07-25 A's Game Brad Ziegler

Brad Gregory Ziegler (born October 10, 1979 in Pratt, Kansas) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

Ziegler was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round (938th overall) of the 2002 amateur entry draft but he returned to Missouri State University for his senior year. Upon graduating, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted him in the 20th round (595th overall) of the 2003 amateur entry draft.

Ziegler received his first call-up to the major leagues on May 30, 2008, when the Athletics purchased his contract from the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. In 19 relief appearances with the River Cats before his promotion, Ziegler was 2-0 with a 0.37 earned run average. He had allowed just one earned run on 15 hits in 24.1 innings, while striking out 20.

On July 22, Ziegler set an American League record for consecutive scoreless innings to start a major league career after pitching two innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. The previous American League mark was 22 innings, set by Dave Ferriss of the Boston Red Sox in 1945. After pitching 1 1/3 innings against the Texas Rangers on July 25 Ziegler's streak actively stands at 25 innings, tying The Major League record held by George McQuillan of the Philadelphia Phillies, set in 1907.

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[corby36]

i cant believe he changes his angle of delievery that much. going from 10 oclock to about a 8. this guy is someone to watch

[qaaqaaww]

This guy just amazing!

The A's is like some kinda pitching arsenal XD!