Brian Michael Broderick (born September 1, 1986) is a Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 pitcher

Pitcher

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 for the St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals

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 organization.

Baseball career

Broderick graduated from Washington (Arizona) High School in 2005. He attended Mesa Community College and posted a 7 - 2 record with a 2.51 ERA in 2006. Broderick attended Grand Canyon University the next year, posting a 6 - 5 record in a 3.65 ERA in 14 starts during the 2007 season. Broderick was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...

 in the 21st round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft

2007 Major League Baseball Draft

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.

He was selected by the Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals

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 in the Rule 5 draft

Rule 5 draft

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 before the 2011 season. However, he was designated for assignment on May 14. He was returned to the Cardinals on May 23.

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