| Jeff Brigham | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Brigham with the Mets in 2023 | |
| Chicago Cubs – No. 40 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1992-02-16)February 16, 1992 (age 34) Federal Way, Washington, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 2, 2018, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–10 |
| Earned run average | 4.85 |
| Strikeouts | 124 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Jeff John Brigham (born February 16, 1992) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theChicago Cubs organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theMiami Marlins,New York Mets, andArizona Diamondbacks. He made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Marlins.
Brigham attendedThomas Jefferson High School inAuburn, Washington, and theUniversity of Washington, where he playedcollege baseball for theWashington Huskies.[citation needed]
Brigham was drafted by theLos Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the2014 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2] He made his professional debut with theOgden Raptors. He started 2015 with theGreat Lakes Loons andRancho Cucamonga Quakes.
On July 30, 2015, Brigham was acquired by theMiami Marlins as part of a 13-player trade with theAtlanta Braves andLos Angeles Dodgers.[3] He finished the season with theJupiter Hammerheads. He pitched 2016 with Jupiter and after the season, played in theArizona Fall League. He pitched 2017 with Jupiter and played 2018 with theGulf Coast League Marlins,Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, andNew Orleans Baby Cakes.[4]
Brigham was promoted to the Major Leagues on September 1, 2018. Brigham had an 0–4 record with 12 strikeouts and a 6.06 ERA in 16.1 innings pitched in the 2018 season. In 2019 for Miami, Brigham made 32 appearances for the club, pitching to a 4.46 ERA and 3–2 record with 39 strikeouts in38+1⁄3 innings of work. In 2020, Brigham only pitched one inning, allowing a single run on two hits.[5]
On February 17, 2021, Brigham was placed on the 60-day injured list.[6] He did not appear in a game for the Marlins organization in 2021 due to an undisclosed injury. On October 28, Brigham was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[7]
Brigham was assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville to begin the 2022 season. On July 24, 2022, Brigham's contract was selected by the Marlins and was promoted to the major leagues.[8] In 16 appearances for Miami, Brigham posted a 3.38 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 24 innings pitched. On November 15, Brigham wasdesignated for assignment by the Marlins.[9]
On November 18, 2022, the Marlins traded Brigham andElieser Hernández to theNew York Mets for Franklin Sanchez and aplayer to be named later or cash considerations.[10]Jake Mangum went to Miami to complete the trade after he was not selected in theRule 5 draft.[11] Brigham was optioned to the Triple-ASyracuse Mets to begin the 2023 season.[12] He was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 17.
On February 13, 2024, Brigham signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins.[13] In 33 appearances for the Triple–ASt. Paul Saints, he logged a 1–3 record and 4.64 ERA with 59 strikeouts across42+2⁄3 innings pitched. Brigham elected free agency following the season on November 4.[14]
On December 3, 2024, Brigham signed a minor league contract with theArizona Diamondbacks.[15] He had his contract selected to the major league roster on May 30, 2025.[16] In four appearances for Arizona, Brigham struggled to an 8.10 ERA with three strikeouts across3+1⁄3 innings pitched. Brigham was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on August 11.[17] He was released by Arizona the following day.[18][19]
On December 25, 2025, Brigham signed a minor league contract with theChicago Cubs.[20]