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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Brandan Bidois, 24-year-old Australian right-handed pitcher, was recalled by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 12, 2026, to make his MLB debut. Despite a 7.20 ERA in 15 Triple-A innings this season, Bidois possesses elite strikeout metrics (32.9% K-rate) and impressive pitch arsenal (96.5 mph fastball, 85.9 mph slider). He had a dominant 2025 campaign with a 0.74 ERA across four minor league levels and was named the Pirates' Kent Tekulve Reliever of the Year. Recent perfect outings on May 7 and May 9 showcase his potential.
Strengths
- + Elite 32.9% strikeout rate
- + Excellent 13.8% swinging-strike rate (3 points above MLB average)
- + Impressive fastball velocity at 96.5 mph
- + Strong slider at 85.9 mph
- + Dominant 2025 season with 0.74 ERA across four minor league levels
- + 8-0 record in 2025 with 69 strikeouts in 61 innings
- + Kent Tekulve Reliever of the Year award
- + Limited opponent exit velocity (87.9 mph average)
- + Low hard-hit rate (34.2%)
- + Perfect outings in recent appearances (May 7, May 9)
- + Protected on 40-man roster
- + 64-batter hitless streak from July 29 to Aug. 14, 2025
About
Brandon Bidois is a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Player Overview
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Team
Pittsburgh Pirates