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{{Short description|American baseball player (born 2002)}}
{{Short description|American baseball player (born 2002)}}
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|name = Nick Yorke
|name = Nick Yorke
|image =
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|team = Boston Red Sox
|team = Pittsburgh Pirates
|number = 38
|number = 38
|position = [[Second baseman]]<!--position per MLB.com-->
|position = [[Second baseman]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|4|2|mf=y}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|4|2|mf=y}}
|birth_place = [[Newport Beach, California]], U.S.
|birth_place = [[Newport Beach, California]], U.S.
|bats = Right
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
|throws = Right
|debutleague =
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate =
|debutdate = September 16
|debutyear =
|debutyear = 2024
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|debutteam = Pittsburgh Pirates
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|statyear =
|statyear = 2024 season
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|stat1label = [[Batting average]]
|stat1value =
|stat1value = .216
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|stat2label = [[Home run]]s
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|stat2value = 2
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|stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
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'''Nicholas Anthony Yorke''' (born April 2, 2002)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/nick-yorke-694377 |title=Nick Yorke |website=[[MLB.com]] |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> is an American [[professional baseball]] player in the [[Boston Red Sox]] organization. He was selected 17th overall by the Red Sox in the [[2020 Major League Baseball draft|2020 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Prospect Watch: 100 Draft |url=http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2020?list=draft |publisher=MLB Prospect Watch |access-date=December 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name=Tracker/> Listed at {{convert|6|ft|0|in|cm}} and {{convert|200|lb|kg}}, he bats and throws right-handed.
'''Nicholas Anthony Yorke''' (born April 2, 2002)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/nick-yorke-694377 |title=Nick Yorke |website=[[MLB.com]] |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> is an American [[professional baseball]] [[infielder]] for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He was selected 17th overall by the [[Boston Red Sox]] in the [[2020 Major League Baseball draft|2020 MLB draft]] and was traded to the Pirates in 2024, making his debut the same year.


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Yorke attended [[Archbishop Mitty High School]] in [[San Jose, California]], where he played [[baseball]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/02/for-these-mitty-baseball-stars-mom-really-does-know-best/ |title=For these Mitty baseball stars, Mom really does know best |date=May 2, 2018 |author=Darren Sabedra |publisher=Media News Group, Inc. |work=www.mercurynews.com |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> He started his high school career as a [[shortstop]], then played as a [[designated hitter]] following shoulder surgery.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2020/06/10/red-sox-mlb-draft-nick-yorke |title=The Red Sox select Nick Yorke in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft |first=Jenna |last=Ciccotelli |website=[[Boston.com]] |date=June 10, 2020 |access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> In 2019, his junior year, he was named to ''[[The Mercury News]]'' All-Bay Area Team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/06/12/all-bay-area-news-group-baseball-meet-the-team-2/ |title=All-Bay Area New Group baseball: Meet the 2019 team |date=June 12, 2019 |author=Darren Sabedra |publisher=Media News Group, Inc. |work=www.mercurynews.com |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> Yorke completed his high school career with a .457 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] with 134 [[Hit (baseball)|hit]]s, 100 [[Run (baseball)|run]]s, and 77 [[Run batted in|RBI]]s through 94 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2020/06/10/red-sox-mlb-draft-nick-yorke |title=The Red Sox select Nick Yorke in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft |author=Jenna Ciccotelli |date=June 10, 2020 |publisher=Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC |work=www.boston.com |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> Yorke had committed to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Arizona Wildcats baseball]] team.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2020/06/boston-red-sox-draft-nick-yorke-high-school-2b-from-california-with-no-17-overall-pick.html |title=Boston Red Sox draft Nick Yorke, high school 2B from California, with No. 17 overall pick |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |website=MassLive.com |date=June 10, 2020 |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref>
Yorke attended [[Archbishop Mitty High School]] in [[San Jose, California]], where he played [[baseball]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/02/for-these-mitty-baseball-stars-mom-really-does-know-best/ |title=For these Mitty baseball stars, Mom really does know best |date=May 2, 2018 |author=Darren Sabedra |publisher=Media News Group, Inc. |work=www.mercurynews.com |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> He started his high school career as a [[shortstop]], then played as a [[designated hitter]] following shoulder surgery.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2020/06/10/red-sox-mlb-draft-nick-yorke |title=The Red Sox select Nick Yorke in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft |first=Jenna |last=Ciccotelli |website=[[Boston.com]] |date=June 10, 2020 |access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> In 2019, his junior year, he was named to ''[[The Mercury News]]'' All-Bay Area Team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/06/12/all-bay-area-news-group-baseball-meet-the-team-2/ |title=All-Bay Area New Group baseball: Meet the 2019 team |date=June 12, 2019 |author=Darren Sabedra |publisher=Media News Group, Inc. |work=www.mercurynews.com |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> Yorke completed his high school career with a .457 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] with 134 [[Hit (baseball)|hit]]s, 100 [[Run (baseball)|run]]s, and 77 [[Run batted in|RBI]] through 94 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2020/06/10/red-sox-mlb-draft-nick-yorke |title=The Red Sox select Nick Yorke in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft |author=Jenna Ciccotelli |date=June 10, 2020 |publisher=Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC |work=www.boston.com |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> Yorke had committed to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Arizona Wildcats baseball]] team.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2020/06/boston-red-sox-draft-nick-yorke-high-school-2b-from-california-with-no-17-overall-pick.html |title=Boston Red Sox draft Nick Yorke, high school 2B from California, with No. 17 overall pick |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |website=MassLive.com |date=June 10, 2020 |access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Boston Red Sox===
The [[Boston Red Sox]] selected Yorke with the 17th overall pick of the [[2020 Major League Baseball draft|2020 MLB draft]], where he was positioned by [[MLB.com]] as a [[second baseman]].<ref name=Tracker>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/2020/all/team/redsox |title=MLB Draft Tracker |date=2020 |website=[[MLB.com]] |access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> He signed with the Red Sox on July 7, 2020, for a $2.7 million bonus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2020/07/boston-red-sox-sign-first-rounder-nick-yorke-no-17-overall-pick-gets-27-million-bonus.html |title=Boston Red Sox sign first-rounder Nick Yorke; No. 17 overall pick gets $2.7 million bonus |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |date=July 7, 2020 |access-date=July 7, 2020}}</ref> During the start-delayed 2020 season, the Red Sox added Yorke to their pool of reserve players on September 17.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2020/09 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=[[MLB.com]] |date=September 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2020}}</ref> Although the minor league season was cancelled, he was invited to participate in the Red Sox' fall instructional league.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.soxprospects.com/2020/10/red-sox-2020-fall-instructional-camp.html |title=Red Sox 2020 Fall Instructional Camp roster and details |first=Chris |last=Hatfield |website=SoxProspects.com |date=October 4, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2020}}</ref> Following the 2020 season, Yorke was ranked by ''[[Baseball America]]'' as the Red Sox' number nine prospect.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/12/sports/red-sox-top-prospects-ranking/ |title=Ranking the top prospects in the Red Sox' farm system |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
The [[Boston Red Sox]] selected Yorke with the 17th overall pick of the [[2020 Major League Baseball draft|2020 MLB draft]], where he was positioned by [[MLB.com]] as a [[second baseman]].<ref name=Tracker>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/2020/all/team/redsox |title=MLB Draft Tracker |date=2020 |website=[[MLB.com]] |access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> He signed with the Red Sox on July 7, 2020, for a $2.7 million bonus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2020/07/boston-red-sox-sign-first-rounder-nick-yorke-no-17-overall-pick-gets-27-million-bonus.html |title=Boston Red Sox sign first-rounder Nick Yorke; No. 17 overall pick gets $2.7 million bonus |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |date=July 7, 2020 |access-date=July 7, 2020}}</ref> During the start-delayed 2020 season, the Red Sox added Yorke to their pool of reserve players on September 17.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2020/09 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=[[MLB.com]] |date=September 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2020}}</ref> Although the minor league season was cancelled as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], he was invited to participate in the Red Sox' fall instructional league.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.soxprospects.com/2020/10/red-sox-2020-fall-instructional-camp.html |title=Red Sox 2020 Fall Instructional Camp roster and details |first=Chris |last=Hatfield |website=SoxProspects.com |date=October 4, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2020}}</ref> Following the 2020 season, Yorke was ranked by ''[[Baseball America]]'' as the Red Sox' number nine prospect.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/12/sports/red-sox-top-prospects-ranking/ |title=Ranking the top prospects in the Red Sox' farm system |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=November 12, 2020}}</ref>


In 2021, Yorke was a non-roster invitee to Red Sox [[spring training]] at [[Fenway South]] in Florida.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.radio.com/weei/sports/red-sox/red-sox-letting-nick-yorke-mingle-with-big-leaguers |title=Why the Red Sox are letting Nick Yorke mingle with the major leaguers this spring training |first=Rob |last=Bradford |website=[[WEEI-FM]] |date=February 13, 2021 |accessdate=February 26, 2021}}</ref> He began the 2021 season in [[Low-A]], with the [[Salem Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://soxprospects.com/players/yorke-nick.htm |title=Nick Yorke |website=SoxProspects.com |accessdate=July 14, 2021}}</ref> After hitting .323 with ten home runs, 47 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases over 76 games for Salem, Yorke was promoted to the [[High-A]] [[Greenville Drive]] in the second half of August.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/08/23/sports/nick-yorke-red-sox-2020-first-round-pick-promoted-high-greenville/ |title=Nick Yorke, Red Sox' 2020 first-round pick, promoted to High A Greenville |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=August 23, 2021 |accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref> Over 21 games with Greenville to end the season, he batted .333 with four home runs and 15 RBIs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/farm-report-sox-last-laugh-124300335.html|title=Farm Report: Sox get last laugh in Yorke pick? 19-year-old prospect blew away expectations|date=December 17, 2021 }}</ref>
In 2021, Yorke was a non-roster invitee to Red Sox [[spring training]] at [[Fenway South]] in Florida.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.radio.com/weei/sports/red-sox/red-sox-letting-nick-yorke-mingle-with-big-leaguers |title=Why the Red Sox are letting Nick Yorke mingle with the major leaguers this spring training |first=Rob |last=Bradford |website=[[WEEI-FM]] |date=February 13, 2021 |accessdate=February 26, 2021}}</ref> He began the 2021 season in [[Low-A]], with the [[Salem Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://soxprospects.com/players/yorke-nick.htm |title=Nick Yorke |website=SoxProspects.com |accessdate=July 14, 2021}}</ref> After hitting .323 with ten home runs, 47 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over 76 games for Salem, Yorke was promoted to the [[High-A]] [[Greenville Drive]] in the second half of August.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/08/23/sports/nick-yorke-red-sox-2020-first-round-pick-promoted-high-greenville/ |title=Nick Yorke, Red Sox' 2020 first-round pick, promoted to High A Greenville |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=August 23, 2021 |accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref> Over 21 games with Greenville to end the season, he batted .333 with four home runs and 15 RBI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/farm-report-sox-last-laugh-124300335.html|title=Farm Report: Sox get last laugh in Yorke pick? 19-year-old prospect blew away expectations|date=December 17, 2021 }}</ref>


Yorke returned to Greenville to start the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/where-red-sox-prospects-are-starting-2022-season |title=Here's where Red Sox Top 30 prospects are starting '22 |first=Jim |last=Callis |website=MLB.com |date=April 6, 2022 |accessdate=April 10, 2022}}</ref> In May 2022, he was ranked 33rd in the list of baseball's top 100 prospects by ''Baseball America''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.overthemonster.com/2022/5/4/23056760/boston-red-sox-top-prospects-marcelo-mayer-triston-casas-nick-yorke-jarren-duran-brayan-bello |title=Five Red Sox prospects land Baseball America's latest top 100 |first=Matt |last=Collins |website=overthemonster.com |date=May 4, 2022 |accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref> After the season, he was selected to play in the [[Arizona Fall League]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.soxprospects.com/2022/10/fallwinter-league-roundup-arizona-fall.html |title=Fall/Winter League Roundup: Arizona Fall League begins; Yorke and Ward impress |website=soxprospects.com |first=Jim |last=Crowell |date=October 10, 2022 |accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref> Yorke spent the 2023 season with the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Portland Sea Dogs]]
Yorke returned to Greenville to start the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/where-red-sox-prospects-are-starting-2022-season |title=Here's where Red Sox Top 30 prospects are starting '22 |first=Jim |last=Callis |website=MLB.com |date=April 6, 2022 |accessdate=April 10, 2022}}</ref> In May 2022, he was ranked 33rd in the list of baseball's top 100 prospects by ''Baseball America''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.overthemonster.com/2022/5/4/23056760/boston-red-sox-top-prospects-marcelo-mayer-triston-casas-nick-yorke-jarren-duran-brayan-bello |title=Five Red Sox prospects land Baseball America's latest top 100 |first=Matt |last=Collins |website=overthemonster.com |date=May 4, 2022 |accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref> Yorke played in 80 total games for Greenville, hitting .232/.303/.365 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, and eight stolen bases. After the season, he was selected to play in the [[Arizona Fall League]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.soxprospects.com/2022/10/fallwinter-league-roundup-arizona-fall.html |title=Fall/Winter League Roundup: Arizona Fall League begins; Yorke and Ward impress |website=soxprospects.com |first=Jim |last=Crowell |date=October 10, 2022 |accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>


Yorke returned to Portland to being the 2024 season, ranked as the Red Sox' number eight minor-league prospect by ''Baseball America''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/01/sports/red-sox-minor-leagues-prospects/ |title=A look at the Red Sox' full-season minor league affiliates and the top prospects at each level |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=April 1, 2024 |accessdate=April 1, 2024}}</ref>
Yorke spent the 2023 season with the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Portland Sea Dogs]], slashing .268/.350/.435 with 13 home runs, 61 RBI, and 18 stolen bases across 110 games.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nick Yorke - Stats - Batting|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nicholas-yorke/sa3014546/stats?position=2B|access-date=August 10, 2024|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}</ref> Yorke returned to Portland to being the 2024 season, ranked as the Red Sox' number eight minor-league prospect by ''Baseball America''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/01/sports/red-sox-minor-leagues-prospects/ |title=A look at the Red Sox' full-season minor league affiliates and the top prospects at each level |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=April 1, 2024 |accessdate=April 1, 2024}}</ref> In June, Yorke was promoted to the Triple–A [[Worcester Red Sox]], with whom he hit .310/.408/.490 with six home runs, 19 RBI, and six stolen bases over 38 games.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pittsburgh Pirates trade Quinn Priester to Boston Red Sox for Nick Yorke|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-pirates-reportedly-trade-pitcher-quinn-priester-boston-red-sox-nick-yorke/|access-date=August 10, 2024|website=cbsnews.com|date=July 29, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On July 29, 2024, the Red Sox traded Yorke to the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] in exchange for [[Quinn Priester]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/07/29/ben-cherington-pirates-trade-rumors/stories/202407230127 |title=Pirates trade Quinn Priester to Red Sox for infield prospect Nick Yorke |first=Andrew |last=Destin |website=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |date=July 29, 2024 |accessdate=July 29, 2024}}</ref> In 40 games for the Triple–A [[Indianapolis Indians]], he slashed .355/.431/.507 with two home runs, 26 RBI, and seven stolen bases. On September 16, Yorke was selected to the [[40-man roster]] and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his debut that day, starting at second base and going 0–for–3.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates Promote Nick Yorke|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/pirates-to-promote-nick-yorke.html|access-date=September 16, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>


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==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:29, 1 October 2024

Nick Yorke
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 38
Second baseman
Born: (2002-04-02) April 2, 2002 (age 22)
Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 16, 2024, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Batting average.216
Home runs2
Runs batted in5
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Nicholas Anthony Yorke (born April 2, 2002)[1] is an American professional baseball infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected 17th overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2020 MLB draft and was traded to the Pirates in 2024, making his debut the same year.

Amateur career

[edit]

Yorke attended Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California, where he played baseball.[2] He started his high school career as a shortstop, then played as a designated hitter following shoulder surgery.[3] In 2019, his junior year, he was named to The Mercury News All-Bay Area Team.[4] Yorke completed his high school career with a .457 batting average with 134 hits, 100 runs, and 77 RBI through 94 games.[5] Yorke had committed to play college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats baseball team.[6]

Professional career

[edit]

Boston Red Sox

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The Boston Red Sox selected Yorke with the 17th overall pick of the 2020 MLB draft, where he was positioned by MLB.com as a second baseman.[7] He signed with the Red Sox on July 7, 2020, for a $2.7 million bonus.[8] During the start-delayed 2020 season, the Red Sox added Yorke to their pool of reserve players on September 17.[9] Although the minor league season was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was invited to participate in the Red Sox' fall instructional league.[10] Following the 2020 season, Yorke was ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox' number nine prospect.[11]

In 2021, Yorke was a non-roster invitee to Red Sox spring training at Fenway South in Florida.[12] He began the 2021 season in Low-A, with the Salem Red Sox.[13] After hitting .323 with ten home runs, 47 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over 76 games for Salem, Yorke was promoted to the High-A Greenville Drive in the second half of August.[14] Over 21 games with Greenville to end the season, he batted .333 with four home runs and 15 RBI.[15]

Yorke returned to Greenville to start the 2022 season.[16] In May 2022, he was ranked 33rd in the list of baseball's top 100 prospects by Baseball America.[17] Yorke played in 80 total games for Greenville, hitting .232/.303/.365 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, and eight stolen bases. After the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League.[18]

Yorke spent the 2023 season with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, slashing .268/.350/.435 with 13 home runs, 61 RBI, and 18 stolen bases across 110 games.[19] Yorke returned to Portland to being the 2024 season, ranked as the Red Sox' number eight minor-league prospect by Baseball America.[20] In June, Yorke was promoted to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox, with whom he hit .310/.408/.490 with six home runs, 19 RBI, and six stolen bases over 38 games.[21]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On July 29, 2024, the Red Sox traded Yorke to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Quinn Priester.[22] In 40 games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he slashed .355/.431/.507 with two home runs, 26 RBI, and seven stolen bases. On September 16, Yorke was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his debut that day, starting at second base and going 0–for–3.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Nick Yorke". MLB.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ Darren Sabedra (May 2, 2018). "For these Mitty baseball stars, Mom really does know best". www.mercurynews.com. Media News Group, Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Ciccotelli, Jenna (June 10, 2020). "The Red Sox select Nick Yorke in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft". Boston.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  4. ^ Darren Sabedra (June 12, 2019). "All-Bay Area New Group baseball: Meet the 2019 team". www.mercurynews.com. Media News Group, Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Jenna Ciccotelli (June 10, 2020). "The Red Sox select Nick Yorke in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft". www.boston.com. Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. ^ Cotillo, Chris (June 10, 2020). "Boston Red Sox draft Nick Yorke, high school 2B from California, with No. 17 overall pick". MassLive.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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