The Chicago White Sox selected Bradford in the 1994 MLB draft, but he elected to stay in college through 1996.
The White Sox—the only major league team that had even scouted him—re-drafted him in the 13th round of the 1996 MLB draft.
He made his MLB debut in 1998 at the age of 23.
In 29 games, he had an ERA of 3.23 with 11 K's in 30.2 innings.

In 1999, Bradford made only 3 appearances in the majors while spending most of the season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.
He was successful as a September call-up in 2000 and pitched in the American League Division Series.
The Chicago White Sox selected Bradford in the 1994 MLB draft, but he elected to stay in college through 1996. The White Sox—the only major league team that had even scouted him—re-drafted him in the 13th round of the 1996 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 1998 at the age of 23. In 29 games, he had an ERA of 3.23 with 11 K's in 30.2 innings.
In 1999, Bradford made only 3 appearances in the majors while spending most of the season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. He was successful as a September call-up in 2000 and pitched in the American League Division Series.
Chad Bradford