Trey Yesavage condemns mistreatment of family and girlfriend by baseball fans amidst Major League Baseball’s post-season. Addressing the issue in a news conference, Yesavage expressed dismay over the negative attention his loved ones have faced due to his on-field performances. As the scheduled starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Yesavage highlighted the unfair targeting of his family, including parents, siblings, and girlfriend, emphasizing that they are undeserving of such negativity.
In a notable performance on Oct. 5, Yesavage recorded 11 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings during Toronto’s victory over the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series. While refraining from specifying the nature of the messages received by his family, Yesavage asserted his responsibility to speak out against the unwarranted attacks on his loved ones.
Acknowledging his capacity to address the situation, Yesavage underscored the necessity for separating personal relationships from on-field performance critiques. Despite the challenges, he emphasized his willingness to accept opinions about himself and his life, emphasizing his maturity in handling criticism.
Following Yesavage’s statement, Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed his surprise at the abuse directed towards Yesavage’s family, commending the young pitcher for raising awareness on the issue. Schneider praised Yesavage for utilizing his platform to advocate for his support system and for standing up against unjust treatment. Schneider noted the unfortunate reality of such situations in professional sports but admired Yesavage’s courage in defending his loved ones.