Brad Lord
#41 RP · Nationals
Height
6'3"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
26
College
South Florida
Draft
2022, Rd 18, #531
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
D-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 59 | 4.2570195 | 6-10 | 124 | 1.2829374 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
D-
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**Brad Lord (RP, Nationals) - Sentiment Grade: D-** The media narrative surrounding Brad Lord has turned decidedly pessimistic, with widespread uncertainty about his role in Washington's bullpen moving forward. Coverage has been dominated by speculation about his future after the team's recent roster additions, with reporters consistently questioning whether he fits into the Nationals' long-term plans. The prevailing sentiment suggests management may not view him as an essential piece, with media comparisons to other relievers painting Lord as potentially expendable. Beat writers have focused heavily on his uncertain standing, creating a narrative that he's fighting for relevance rather than cementing his role. This D- sentiment reflects a media environment where Lord is increasingly viewed as a fringe player whose position with the organization appears tenuous at best.
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Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ MIA | W 3-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 5/2 | vs MIL | L 1-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Brad Lord is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at RP for the Nationals. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Brad Lord: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C, Sentiment D-, Fan Verdict pending.
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