Mitty grad Yorke hopes solid 2024 Pirates debut leads to Opening Day roster spot
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Nick Yorke, a promising infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is vying for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster after a fruitful stint with the Archbishop Mitty High School and less than four years as a pro player. Despite facing struggles early on in his career, particularly during his time with the Single-A Salem Red Sox, Yorke learned valuable lessons about patience and emotional control from his former manager, Luke Montz. Now at 22, Yorke is eager to make an impact at the major league level, aiming to contribute to the Pirates' success.
It's been amazing to be around such high-level players and learn from them every day. I feel like I've grown a lot over this time.
Having Luke as my manager during those ups and downs taught me about controlling my emotions and dealing with the pressures of a long season.
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