Scouting Report: Brandon Bidois
Overall
Summary
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)
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