After nine years in the minor leagues, pitcher Jake Brigham finally got the call to the big leagues.
The Braves promoted Brigham on Saturday after he’d pitched just one game for Triple-A Gwinnett. Brigham got the news from Gwinnett manager Brian Snitker on Friday and joined the Braves’ bullpen for their game Saturday against the Pirates.
“I just started crying,” Brigham said. “I’ve been in the minor leagues nine years. I’ve been with several different organizations. When ‘Snit’ told me, it was just overwhelming. It was a really good feeling.”
