When Trey Yesavage told the world "I’m built for this" prior to his stunning postseason debut against the Yankees, there was a long list of people who helped get him to that moment who simply nodded in agreement. And they can’t wait to see what he does with his next opportunity in the American League Championship Series.

Like with any success story, even one that seems as sudden as this one, there’s a large supporting cast and many key decisions that made it possible.

High school in Pennsylvania

In many ways, Yesavage’s road to shutting down the Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series started back in the summer of 2019. Yesavage, a native of Boyertown, Pa., about 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia, showed up at an open identification showcase run by Prep Baseball

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