Tyler Matzek's long journey from out of baseball to Braves NLCS
Not so long ago, Braves' reliever Tyler Matzek was pitching independent baseball in Grand Prairie. Now, the entire world is watching.
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (68) delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Washington. The Braves won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Photo - Alamy
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