Three ECU baseball alumni among top MLB names to know for 2025

by | Mar 20, 2025

USA Today Sports’ annual list of 100 Names to Know in Major League Baseball has three players who are East Carolina University alumni.

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage and San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt made the list and are just three of those that USA Today believes will “sparkle on the diamond.”

About Norby, the paper states, “He’s got power (70 minor-league homers with an .860 OPS), will have a long leash and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him as Miami’s All-Star representative.”

About Whisenhunt, the paper states, “Was knocked around in Class AAA (5.93 ERA in 25 starts) last season and is somewhat buried in San Francisco’s depth chart, but the lefty should make it to the majors at some point in 2025.”

About Yesavage, “Yesavage, 21, has yet to make his professional debut, but he should be quick to the majors.”

Click here to read more about Yesavage, Norby and Whisenhunt along with the others who made the team.

Photo credit: (ECU Sports Information photo)

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