Former Sox Player A.J. Pierzynski Reflects On His Long Career In Chicago

Atlanta Braves’ A.J. Pierzynski (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Eury Perez base hit in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves' A.J. Pierzynski (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Eury Perez base hit in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Atlanta. John Bazemore/AP
Atlanta Braves’ A.J. Pierzynski (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Eury Perez base hit in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves' A.J. Pierzynski (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Eury Perez base hit in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Atlanta. John Bazemore/AP

Former Sox Player A.J. Pierzynski Reflects On His Long Career In Chicago

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WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout talks with former Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who played with the Chicago White Sox for so long that he says some of the younger players on the team didn’t know he had ever played for another club. 

He’s currently on the Atlanta Braves, but his time in Chicago, especially winning the 2005 World Series, holds a special place in his heart.