SAN DIEGO (NEWS10) -- The life of a Major League Baseball player is demanding, unpredictable and often unforgiving.

Since being drafted out of Siena College in 2014, Johnstown native and left-handed relief pitcher Matt Gage has been a part of eight big league organizations; four of which he was either released by or designated for assignment.

But throughout his whirlwind journey, Gage has handled the ups and downs with total class.

"When I've gotten optioned, when I've gotten designated, it's a business move," said Gage. "It's easier to swallow when you look back at things and it's, like, "Okay, there's a reason they made the move." And you just kinda move on from it. And it's, like, "Where's my next opportunity?" And then you go pitch. Sign a minor league deal, go pitch and then see if

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