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Toronto Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage Makes History as Youngest Pitcher in World Series

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At just 22 years old, rookie standout Trey Yesavage made his World Series debut for the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the second-youngest pitcher to start a World Series opener behind Brooklyn's Ralph Branca. Yesavage limited the Los Angeles Dodgers to two runs over four innings, despite not having his best stuff. His splitter, which has been a breakout pitch during the postseason, was not as sharp as he would have liked, but he compensated with his slider, allowing five hits, striking out five, and walking three. Yesavage's unusual arm angle, with a 69% release angle, has been a challenge for hitters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trey Yesavage, at 22 years old, is the second-youngest pitcher to start a World Series opener, behind Ralph Branca.
  • Yesavage limited the Los Angeles Dodgers to two runs over four innings, despite not having his best stuff.
  • His splitter, which has been a breakout pitch during the postseason, was not as sharp as he would have liked.
  • Yesavage relied on his slider, allowing five hits, striking out five, and walking three.
  • His fastball velocity was down nearly 1 mph from his usual average.
  • Yesavage's unusual arm angle, with a 69% release angle, has been a challenge for hitters.
  • Yesavage made his major league debut at Tampa Bay on September 15 and became only the second pitcher to make a World Series start that raised his postseason start total above his regular-season career total, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
  • Yesavage is the youngest player in this year's World Series.
  • He was selected 20th overall in last year's amateur draft from East Carolina University.
  • Yesavage has challenged hitters with his unusual arm angle, which is highest among right-handers in the postseason.

Statistics:

  • Trey Yesavage's age at the time of World Series debut: 22 years old.
  • Number of World Series starts by Yesavage: 1.
  • Number of postseason starts by Yesavage: 4.
  • Yesavage's ERA in three starts in September: 3.21.
  • Yesavage's strikeouts in 14 innings in September: 16.
  • Yesavage's highest release angle among right-handers in the postseason: 69%.
  • Date of Yesavage's major league debut: September 15.

Sources:

  • AP MLB: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
  • Elias Sports Bureau: confirmed Yesavage's record-breaking postseason start total.
  • Original text cited.

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