Atlanta Braves: Tyler Matzek has a very interesting autograph

Tyler Matzek has garnered a great deal of attention during the postseason. He has emerged as the Atlanta Braves‘ stopper, someone that can come in at any time and stifle a rally. His work during the playoffs has been a key part of the Braves’ march to the World Series, and if Atlanta is to win, he will likely be a major piece of that success.

That ability to get outs in big spots has led to an interesting nickname. It is also one that Matzek will put with his autograph, making it one that maybe a younger child should not seek out.

Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Matzek has earned unique nickname

Chances are, this nickname will not be finding itself on Matzek’s Baseball-Reference page. It is not exactly a family friendly one, and may not get past the different censors. But it is one that will show up when he signs an autograph.

It is also one that Matzek has earned through his performance. He has proven to the coaches and his teammates that he has the intestinal fortitude to be able to take the ball in those difficult situations and get the outs needed. It is not an easy task.

Nor is it one that every reliever can handle. It takes a special type of reliever to come in during the middle of the inning in a pressure packed situation and get those key outs. That role is not one that everyone can handle, similar to how some relievers simply cannot handle the pressure of the ninth inning.

But it is a role in which Matzek has thrived. While he may still have the occasional command issues, he has been able to battle back to take over a key role in the bullpen. His teammates believe in him, his coaches believe in him, and he has proven capable of getting the job done. That nickname, as strange as it may be, is well deserved.

Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Matzek has quite the unique nickname. It is one that he will include with his autograph as well.