TORONTO — After an incredible season in which Trey Yesavage’s name was constantly mentioned throughout MLB, the 22-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has moved the baseball world by announcing that he will use the majority of his bonus money and earnings from the season to build a new home for his parents — a gift in return for their silent sacrifices.
Yesavage, the Jays’ first-round pick (20th overall) in the 2024 MLB Draft, had a spectacular breakthrough in the 2025 season — from starting in the lower divisions of the Blue Jays’ farm system to becoming one of the most important players in the postseason. He holds the memorable record of striking out 12 Dodgers players without a single walk in a World Series game, helping Toronto near their first championship since 1993.
In a private press conference yesterday, Yesavage candidly shared the biggest reason he decided to use his prize money in a down-to-earth yet emotional way: to repay his parents — who laid the foundation for his journey from his youth playing basketball in Pennsylvania.
“Everything I’ve achieved today stems from the immense sacrifices my parents made. They drove me to practice for hours, worked extra jobs to buy me gloves, hats, and balls when I was little. Now it’s time for me to repay them. There’s nothing happier than seeing them walk into the house I built for them.”
His eyes shone with pride and gratitude—something even record-breaking swings or strikeouts on the course couldn’t match.
No official figures have been released by Yesavage regarding the value of the prize or the amount he spent on the house, but according to his lawyer and close sources, he dedicated the largest portion of his 2025 season earnings, including postseason bonuses and performance-based rewards, to fund this project.
Yesavage’s parents, Dave and Cheryl, live modestly in Pottstown, Pennsylvania—where Trey grew up and began pursuing his dream of playing professional basketball. Neighbors in Pottstown said they were “not surprised” by Trey’s actions, as the young player had always been considerate of his family and those who had helped him since childhood.
Sources close to the team say Yesavage’s teammates not only supported the decision but also admired his humility and deep gratitude—a rarity for a rising star after a successful season.
While fans are still talking about Yesavage’s stellar performance in the 2025 World Series, the MLS community and the Blue Jays are expressing their emotion at seeing a young player who not only proved his talent on the court but also kept a heart for his family off the court.
Many fans have shared on social media that Trey’s story “is proof of why baseball remains the heart of American sports — not just because of the numbers, but because of the human values.”
Yesavage is expected to return to practice with the Jays next spring in a crucial role in the pitcher rotation, while construction on a house for his parents is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Whether the young leader continues to win championships this season or not, Trey Yesavage’s story of sacrifice — and reward — will surely be remembered, not just as a baseball legend, but also as a symbol of family love and admirable humility.
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