The Grand Junction, Colorado, native and University of San Diego standout was a highly touted prospect before his MLB debut in 2009, but he never reached his potential as a starting pitcher.

Matusz made 279 of his 280 career appearances with the Orioles, who drafted the left-handed pitcher with the fourth overall pick in 2008. He went 27-41 with a 4.92 ERA spanning an eight-season ...

The Orioles drafted Matusz with the fourth overall pick in 2008 out of San Diego. “Brian was one of the best players to ever wear a Torero uniform,” San Diego coach Brock Ungricht said.