Brad Lidge spent his entire career as a Relief Pitcher and in 2008, he would easily have his most memorable season where he won the National League Comeback Player of the Year, the NL Rolaids Reliever of the Year, finished fourth in Cy Young Voting, never blew a Save and won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Overall he recorded 225 Saves in his career.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Sacramento, California)
Eligible In:
The 2018 Vote
Position:
Pitcher
Played For:
Houston Astros
Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals
Major Accolades and Awards:
2 Time All Star (2005 & 2008)
Comeback Player of the Year (NL) (2008)
Rolaids Reliever of the Year (NL) (2008)
World Series Rings (Philadelphia Phillies, 2008)
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten MVP Finishes:
(NL: 2008, 8th)
Top Ten Cy Young Finishes:
(NL: 2004, 8th) & (NL: 2008, 4th)
6 Top Ten Finishes (Saves)
Notable All Time Rankings:
38. Saves: 225
Should Brad Lidge be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 63.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.8%