"When Yesavage takes the ball in front of another sold-out crowd at Rogers Centre on Friday, he'll have officially made more starts this post-season (four) than during the regular season (three) for the Blue Jays. In doing so, at 22 years and 88 days, the rookie phenom will become the second-youngest Game 1 starter in World Series history, ahead of only Ralph Branca (21 years, 267 days) in 1947."
"Most players at this age don't usually receive opportunities like this. But Yesavage isn't your traditional 22-year-old pitcher, although he's already proven that countless times this season. Any time you listen to him speak, you can instantly gather just how mature he is beyond his years. And that's what you'd likely expect from someone who climbed four minor-league levels and is about to pitch on the biggest stage of his life - all in the same season."
Yesavage will have more post-season starts (four) than regular-season starts (three) for the Blue Jays and, at 22 years and 88 days, becomes the second-youngest Game 1 starter in World Series history. Yesavage embraced the news by hugging manager John Schneider and pitching coach Pete Walker and immediately began preparing for the start. He described the opportunity as unexpected and said he is embracing it fully. Yesavage climbed four minor-league levels this season and demonstrates maturity beyond his years. He will face a formidable Dodgers lineup, beginning the game against leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani.
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