The Journey

About Joel D. Bradley

Author • Former Baltimore Orioles International Scout • Entrepreneur

Chapter 01 — The Dream

The Beginning

Joel D. Bradley in his Optimist Little League uniform — Where the dream began.

Joel D. Bradley in his high school football uniform, number 13 — High school football — lucky 13.

Newspaper photograph of Joel D. Bradley pitching in high school — Making the local paper on the mound.

“Every journey begins with a dream. Mine began on neighborhood ballfields, where a love of competition and teamwork took root.”

Chapter 02 — The Student

University of Miami

Bachelor of Arts

English — Creative Writing

Graduated 2001

My years at the University of Miami combined a passion for athletics with a formal education in writing. Studying English with a concentration in Creative Writing laid the foundation for my future as an author, allowing me to combine storytelling with decades of experience in baseball, leadership, and innovation.

Where storytelling became part of my journey.

Chapter 03 — The Coach

Learning to Lead

Plantation High School coaching staff and team on the field — Plantation HS, taking the Colonels to the playoffs in 2009.

2007 Stoneman Douglas High School baseball team — Stoneman Douglas High School district champions 2007.

Deerfield Beach High School coaching staff with the 2003 district championship trophy — DBHS coaching staff — 2003 district champions.

Joel D. Bradley coaching pitchers at Broward College in 2011 — Coaching pitchers at Broward College in 2011.

Joel D. Bradley teaching the fundamentals to a young player — Still teaching the fundamentals in 2026.

“Coaching became a laboratory for developing players, building teams, and learning that leadership is measured by the growth of others.”

Chapter 04 — The Scout

Baltimore Orioles

Evaluating international talent throughout Latin America and Asia.

Joel D. Bradley with Juan Marichal, Rafael Furcal, and Fred Ferreira — With Juan Marichal, Rafael Furcal and Fred Ferreira.

Joel D. Bradley with hotel staff while scouting in Taiwan — In Taiwan.

Joel D. Bradley with a young Yoan Moncada — With a young Cuban star, Yoan Moncada.

Joel D. Bradley scouting a game in Osaka, Japan — Scouting in Osaka, Japan.

“As an International Scout with the Baltimore Orioles, I evaluated talent throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia while building relationships that continue to shape my work today.”

Chapter 05 — It's About People

It's About People

Joel D. Bradley with former Major Leaguer Ray Crone — My good friend and former MLB great Ray Crone.

Joel D. Bradley with former MLB pitcher Mike Fiers — With Deerfield Beach alumni Mike Fiers.

Joel D. Bradley with pitcher Andy Painter — One of my all-time favorite players — Andy Painter.

Joel D. Bradley with Daryl Evans at a ballfield — With Daryl Evans, a true baseball purist.

“Writing became another way to challenge assumptions, explore ideas, and tell stories that matter.”

Chapter 06 — The Builder

Building Something Bigger

Joel D. Bradley today, at his desk — Today — writing, publishing, and building.

International Baseball Registry

A global platform bringing structure, visibility, and opportunity to players everywhere.

Ellis County Books

An independent publishing house built for authors with something worth saying.

Current Books

Swipe Wright, Death By Data, Seven Player Baseball — and more in progress.

Speaking

Talks on scouting, innovation, leadership, and the future of the game.

Ellis County Books — Publishing Stories That Matter

“Today my work focuses on writing, publishing, speaking, and building new ideas that impact the future.”

Why I Do This

Good Ideas can change the world around us and impact our lives in a positive way.

Whether through sports, books, technology, or conversation, my goal has always been the same: to challenge assumptions, encourage curiosity, and leave things better than I found it.

If something I write, teach, or build inspires someone to think differently, then the work has been worthwhile.

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