InducteesJeff Brantley

Brantley pitched at Mississippi State University where he was a two-time All-SEC honoree and 1985 All-American. He helped lead the Bulldogs to the 1985 College World Series, finishing the season with an 18-2 record. Brantley is tied for the most career pitching wins in SEC history with 45 wins. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the sixth round of the 1985 MLB Draft. In his second season in the majors, Brantley pitched in three games of the 1989 World Series. The Giants ultimately lost the World Series to the Oakland Athletics. Brantley was named an All-Star the following season. In 1994, Brantley signed with the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent. He led the National League in saves in 1996 and was named the NL Rolaids Relief Man Award winner. Brantley also played with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers in his 14-year MLB career. Brantley worked as an ESPN broadcaster from 2002 to 2006. He has worked with the Cincinnati Reds radio and television broadcast teams since 2006.