Brad Salmon #53

Graduated from Tate High School in Cantonment, Florida...attended Jefferson Davis (AL) Community College in Brewton, Alabama.

2007

In his Major League debut made 26 relief apps during 4 stints with the Reds...also made 37 relief apps at Class AAA Louisville...began the season with the Bats and went 1-0-2, 2.16 in 8 apps before he was recalled on 4/28, when Rheal Cormier was designated for assignment...on 5/1 at Hou threw a hitless ninth inning in his Major League debut...on 5/5 vs Col recorded his first career strikeout (Chris Iannetta)... in the 10-inning, 8-7 loss at Phi on 6/28 was in line for his first career victory but was the victim of a blown save...from 7/4-9/27 made a season-best 5 consecutive scoreless apps (3.1ip)...retired the first batter in 20-26 apps...opponents hit just .244...was 1 of 10 Reds players to make Major League debuts this season (OF Josh Hamilton, RHP Jared Burton, LHP Jon Coutlangus, RHP Marcus McBeth, RHP Homer Bailey, LHP Phil Dumatrait, RHP Tom Shearn, 1B/OF Joey Votto, C Ryan Hanigan)...while with Louisville, on 8/21/g1 at Columbus threw a season-high 3.0 innings...on 12/12 was non-tendered but was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to big league camp.

2006

In 55 relief apps at Class AA Chattanooga and Class AAA Louisville went 7-2, 2.44 with 5 saves...began the season with the Lookouts and made all 16 of his apps there before he was promoted to Louisville on 5/15...spent the rest of the season with the Bats...on 6/25 vs Rochester earned his first Triple-A save...for the Bats recorded at least 1 strikeout in 35-39 apps...on 10/16 was added to Cin's 40-man roster.

2005

At Class AA Chattanooga and Class AAA Louisville went 3-8-4, 3.34 in 47 relief apps.