Max Scherzer brings something invaluable to the Toronto Blue Jays’ clubhouse – three decades of baseball wisdom that younger pitchers like Trey Yesavage can tap into.
The three-time Cy Young winner has seen it all. Two World Series rings, eight All-Star selections, and countless battles on the mound. For a rising star like Yesavage, that’s a goldmine of knowledge sitting right there in the dugout.
But mentorship moments don’t always look picture-perfect.
During Saturday’s game, cameras caught Scherzer in full teacher mode, chatting away while Yesavage sat beside him. The rookie was clearly listening – or at least trying to. But his expression told a different story.
how it feels zoning out when your uncle starts yapping at the family function pic.twitter.com/wMmt2EyEPx
— r (@6ffside) May 23, 2026
That glazed-over look hit home with baseball fans everywhere. We’ve all been there – nodding along while someone talks, but your mind’s somewhere else entirely.
Here’s the thing though. This isn’t just any uncle at a family gathering.
Yesavage burst onto the scene last year and made an immediate impact, especially during the postseason run. He’s started this season strong too, showing he belongs at this level. But even with that talent, there’s still plenty to learn from a veteran like Scherzer.
The way I see it, Scherzer was once that young pitcher trying to absorb everything. Now he’s on the other side, passing along what he’s picked up over the years. Sometimes the student zones out a bit – that’s just human nature.
But those conversations in the dugout? They matter. Even if Yesavage looks a little overwhelmed by all the talk, he’s getting insights from someone who’s been through every situation baseball can throw at you.
That’s the beauty of having a guy like Scherzer around. The formal lessons are great, but it’s often the casual dugout chats that stick with young players down the road.
