MIAMI -- Jackie Bradley Jr. was in danger of falling off the radar, his dazzling glove and cannon arm being overshadowed by the perception that he couldn't hit in the Major Leagues.
Mookie Betts' concussion on July 28 led to Bradley again being promoted from Triple-A Pawtucket and manager John Farrell committing to him every day for a two-week period.
Initially, the results were all too familiar -- Bradley went 1-for-19 in his first seven games filling in for Betts. But over the last six games, Bradley has gone 7-for-20 with two triples, a homer and four walks.