Mike Yastrzemski

MLB Player

Outfielder / San Francisco Giants / #5

Born: August 23, 1990 | Bats: Left | Throws: Left

Professional Athlete

Coach's Note: 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 against Arizona Diamondbacks.

2Notable Achievements

2020: Willie Mac Award winner (team MVP)

2021: National League All-Star selection

3Career Stats

Through 2023 season: .250 batting average, 80 home runs

Notable defensive player with strong outfield arm

4College Career

Played college baseball at Vanderbilt University

2013: Drafted by Baltimore Orioles in 14th round

Coach's Note: Yastrzemski's journey to MLB was unconventional, spending 6 seasons in minor leagues before his breakout with the Giants.

1Offensive Skills

Left-handed hitter with power to all fields

Career-high 25 home runs in 2021 season

2Defensive Abilities

Primarily plays right field with strong arm

2020: Led NL right fielders in defensive runs saved

3Base Running

Above-average speed with smart base running

Career-high 10 stolen bases in 2022

1First MLB Home Run

May 25, 2019: First career home run in debut game

Hit off Zack Godley of Arizona Diamondbacks

22021 All-Star

Selected to 2021 NL All-Star team

First All-Star selection of his career

3Postseason Experience

2021: Played in NLDS against Dodgers

2023: NL Wild Card series appearance

Coach's Note: Yastrzemski wears #5 in honor of his grandfather Carl, who wore #8 (5+3=8, representing his grandfather's number in a unique way).