Rained Out Rook
3/24/202615 min
A call from the Philadelphia Phillies brings a big league opportunity to a pitcher holding out hope.
Thank you, Brian Mazone, for sharing your story with the Snap! After retiring from baseball in 2010, Brian started a new career in medical supply sales in the San Diego area. To read more about Brian’s journey in baseball, check out the article from the Washington Post by Dave Sheinin which inspired this story.
Produced by Bo Walsh, edited by Anna Sussman, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, art by Teo Ducot.
Season 17 - Episode 12
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First 90 secondsGlynn Washington· Host0:00
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