Matt Bush if getting his chance in the majors. The Texas Rangers are calling up the former No. 1 overall pick, the first time the pitcher has advanced beyond Double-A ball.
The Rangers are calling up Matt Bush
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) May 13, 2016
Bush was taken No. 1 overall in the 2004 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. He was initially drafted as a shortstop, but switched to pitcher as he struggled to hit. Bush's bat wasn't the only problem he faced, as he had several run-ins with the law.
He was involved in a bar fight only weeks after being drafted, and allegedly beat up a high schooler in 2009. Bush found himself in jail for over three years after hitting a motorist while driving drunk and nearly killing him. He was released from jail in December and signed with the Rangers.
Bush has appeared in 12 games for the Double-A RoughRiders. He's pitched well, posting 2.65 ERA, 18 strikeouts, four walks and five saves in 17 innings. The Rangers are in need of bullpen help, and are banking on Bush helping.
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