"In Game 2 of the ALDS, Yesavage was stellar. He pitched 5 1/3 hitless innings, allowed one walk, and struck out 11 on 78 pitches. His splitter-changeup was especially effective, producing eight of the strikeouts and keeping hitters off balance. Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter praised Yesavage's performance. Jeter said, "I'm glad I don't play anymore..." Given Jeter's history as a top contact hitter, his reaction underscores Yesavage's talent. The rookie's arm angle and fastball velocity make his pitches tough to read."
"Mark DeRosa called Yesavage's splitter-changeup "wiffle ball type stuff." His fastball hit 101 mph, and his offspeed pitches were unhittable. The splitter averaged 84 mph with 31.5 inches of vertical drop and 11.4 inches of armside break. His slider averaged 89 mph with a 29.2-inch vertical drop and 3.4-inch armside break. The armside break is the highest of any MLB breaking ball (minimum 50 thrown). A righty's slider breaking back into right-handed hitters is rare, and Yankee hitters couldn't pick up either of Yesavage's breaking balls."
Trey Yesavage made his MLB debut on September 15, pitching five innings, allowing one earned run and striking out nine. In Game 2 of the ALDS he worked 5 1/3 hitless innings, issued one walk and struck out 11 on 78 pitches. His splitter-changeup generated eight strikeouts and consistently kept hitters off balance while his fastball touched 101 mph. The splitter averaged 84 mph with 31.5 inches of vertical drop and 11.4 inches of armside break; the slider averaged 89 mph with a 29.2-inch vertical drop. The armside break measured highest among MLB breaking balls (min 50 thrown), and Yankees struggled to pick up his offerings.
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