Crazy story about Matt Bush. Some will remember him as the #1 pick out as a shortstop in 2004. Immediately had alcohol issues become apparent. Released by Padres eventually without ever seeing MLB. Rays picked him up but then he ran over a motorcycle driver and went to prison for a few years.

 

Got early release into a half-way house and got a job as a baker at at restaurant. Was not allowed to leave the premises of his employer other than to go home.

 

Started throwing in the restaurant parking lot with a former coach who realized the guy's arm was in phenomenal shape. Had a MLB trying IN THE PARKING LOT and got signed by the Rangers as pitcher.

 

Made his MLB this week at the age of 30.

 

 

Matt Bush: Former top pick make MLB debut 12 years later

That's a movie in the making.

That's a movie in the making.

 

Hopefully with a positive ending. Hope he's able to keep his demons corralled.

Hopefully with a positive ending. Hope he's able to keep his demons corralled.

 

Agreed. Says a lot about the guy whose dome was run over by Bush that he could forgive him and hope he has success.

Bush is the pitcher that pegged Jose Bautista tonight, right before the fight.