Rained Out Rook

About this episode

The episode features Brian Mazone sharing his journey from baseball to a new career in medical supply sales after receiving a call from the Philadelphia Phillies.

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 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Host: Anna Sussman

Guest: Brian Mazone

Topics covered

• baseball
• career change
• medical supply sales
• personal story
• sports opportunity

Keywords

• baseball
• pitcher
• Philadelphia Phillies
• career change
• medical supply sales
• Brian Mazone
• sports story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Post

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