Cruising through five levels of pro ball in a single year is almost unheard of, but Trey Yesavage managed to pull it off. On Monday night, he proved that even the final stop on that rapid journey might not be much of a challenge for him either.
Yesavage dominated in his debut start, striking out nine (setting a franchise record for most strikeouts in a debut), which showcased a fascinating approach built around a devastating splitter that looked virtually untouchable. The reason his splitter was so dominant against the Rays comes down to a couple of different things.