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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Justin Bruihl
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2021 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Justin Bruihl

Matt Borelli
January 4, 2022
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Justin Bruihl, 2021 NLCS
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Justin Bruihl was among the 39 players to pitch in a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers last year and arguably had the most unique journey of anyone from the group.

The left-hander was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2017, and prior to this year, had never pitched above High-A. He began his campaign at Double-A Tulsa before earning a promotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City in June, going a combined 4-0 with a 2.63 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 26 games.

Bruihl received his first big league promotion on Aug. 8 as the corresponding move to Garrett Cleavinger being placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.

The 24-year-old made his MLB debut against the L.A. Angels that same day and tossed 1.2 scoreless innings. Bruihl was the 32nd pitcher used by the Dodgers, which set a new franchise record.

From that point on Bruihl emerged as a key reliever for the team. In 21 regular season games, he went 0-1 with a 2.89 ERA, 3.97 FIP and 1.07 WHIP in 18.2 innings of work. The 24-year-old also tossed two scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series.

While it can be overwhelming to make the jump from Double-A to the Majors in one season, Bruihl felt he was prepared for the possibility. “It definitely was a little bit shocking,” he said last August.

“I wouldn’t say I didn’t expect it, because this was my goal to start the year,” Bruihl said. “I wanted to make it to the big leagues this year. A little bit surprising, but at the same time I felt like I was ready for it.”

Bruihl’s 2021 highlight

From his MLB debut on Aug. 8 through Sept. 12, Bruihl tossed scoreless outings in 13 of his first 14 appearances. He posted a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings pitched and collected nine strikeouts against six walks during the span.

2022 outlook

Bruihl remains under team control and figures to compete for a spot in the Dodgers’ Opening Day bullpen during Spring Training.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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