Mike Yastrzemski

MLB Player

Professional Baseball Outfielder / San Francisco Giants

Born: August 23, 1990 | Position: Right Field

Outfielder Left-handed batter

Pro Tip: Mike Yastrzemski is the grandson of Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, carrying on the family legacy in Major League Baseball.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut with San Francisco Giants on May 25, 2019.

First hit was a home run off Zack Greinke

2Notable Achievements

2020: MVP votes (finished 8th in NL voting)

2021: Willie Mac Award winner

3Career Stats

Through 2023: .240 BA, 90 HR, 270 RBI

OPS+ of 118 indicates above-average hitter

4Defensive Skills

Primarily plays right field with strong arm

Career fielding percentage of .985

5Postseason Experience

2021 NLDS: .375 BA with 1 HR

Key contributor to Giants' 107-win season

Analyst Note: Yastrzemski's late-career breakout at age 28 makes him an inspiration for persevering minor league players.

Playing Style

1Batting

Left-handed hitter with power to all fields

Career high of 25 HR in 2021 season

2Base Running

Average speed with 15 career SB

Smart base runner with good instincts

3Fielding

Strong outfield arm with accurate throws

Capable of playing all three outfield positions

Career Timeline

1Early Career

Drafted by Baltimore Orioles in 2013 (14th round)

Spent 6 seasons in Orioles minor league system

2Breakthrough

Traded to Giants in March 2019

Made MLB debut at age 28

3Peak Years

2020-2021: OPS over .850 both seasons

Key player in Giants' resurgence

4Recent Years

2023: Dealt with injuries but remained productive

Signed contract extension through 2024

Historical Context: Following in grandfather Carl's footsteps, Mike wears #5 (Carl's number was #8) and plays outfield like his Hall of Fame grandfather.