The LA Angels only recently acquired the 25-year old pitcher in mid-April. They immediately optioned him to the Double-A Mobile Baybears. Bridwell was drafted in the ninth round of the 2010 Amateur Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. The high school arm was a three sport star, but it was obvious baseball was his calling.
Bridwell is an athlete, standing at 6′ 4″ and weighing in at 185 pounds. While he does have room to fill out his frame, he is still a sturdy pitcher. Bridwell uses his height to advantage, creating a very downward path to the plate for his pitches.