When he was drafted in the 18th round of the 2022 MLB draft, not much was expected from Brad Lord. He was meant to be Minor League depth who could eat innings in the upper minors. Brad Lord was just a body. Despite his $125,000 signing bonus, he still works at Home Depot in the offseason.
In 2023, he provided the minor league innings expected of him, but did not stand out. He posted a 4.04 ERA in 104.2 innings between low-a and high-a. However, in 2024 something special happened. Brad Lord became one of the best pitchers in the Minor Leagues.