Brandon Barriera eager to prove himself in AFL

MESA, Ariz. — On the night that Toronto made Brandon Barriera the 23rd pick of the 2022 Draft, he was on top of the world. Attending the event in person, he rushed to hug his dad and boasted the youthful exuberance of a pitcher who had his sights set on a fast track through the Minor Leagues coming out of the Florida high school ranks.

Four years later, he’s much calmer. Barriera has…