Brandon Hallford enters his first professional season with the Grizzlies in 2015. Hallford finished his collegiate career at the University of South Alabama, where he pitched to a 2.84 ERA during his final college season. 

Prior to South Alabama, Hallford pitched at Meridian CC in Mississippi. He posted a 1-2 record as a sophomore in 12 appearances. As a freshmen, the right-hander went 3-1 with a 4.34 ERA.