Pottstown-born Trey Yesavage, an East Carolina University pitcher, is one of the top MLB draft prospects in the nation, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today.

Following the MLB Draft Combine in June, Yesavage is projected to be selected as one of the first picks.

Yesavage started playing in high school, before committing to East Carolina University for college as a pitcher.

He had a rough start in his freshman year when he faltered in his role as a reliever. To help improve, he chose to go to the Valley Collegiate League and continued to pitch, but as a starter.

“It definitely took some work,” he said. “One thing I took from that is collecting myself [and] just going out there when I start the game.”

The following season, he pitched one of the best seasons in ECU program history. He had improved his secondary pitches, walked fewer batters in more innings, and struck out the best his competition had to offer.

The following year, Yesavage continued to improve. He swept up most award selections and was selected as first-team All-American and AAC Pitcher of the Year.

Read more about Trey Yesavage’s athletic success in Main Line Today.

RHP Trey Yesavage, East Carolina – 3/1/24