"A.J. doesn't pamper [Wisler]," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He challenges him a lot. After he walked [Bryce] Harper in his second [plate appearance] he said, 'let's get after him.' A.J. has been good for all of our young pitchers."
Though he might not be the nurturing type who sugarcoats his messages to young players, Pierzynski has certainly had a positive effect on Wisler, who limited the Nationals to one run and five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the second straight start.