Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Andrew Velazquez posts note from his younger self

Since baseball shut down in March of last year, we have kept you posted on what the Yankees have been up to on social media. Although baseball is getting back to normal, it’s still fun to check in our favorite players and Yankee figures, so we will continue to do so throughout 2021. Here’s your weekly update on what your favorite Yankees have been doing on social media!

Andrew Velazquez posts note from his younger self

Velazquez’s backstory of his Bronx upbringing has become common knowledge as he’s embraced the role of the “hometown kid.” Well, his story goes even further. The infielder posted what seems to be homework from when he was just learning how to write. He was tasked to write five sentences about a job he wants when he grows up. Of course, he wrote about playing for the Yankees.

Gio Urshela and Michael King post action shots

Both players are coming off of pretty recent IL stints and are happy to be back on the team. Urshela has struggled a bit since the beginning of September, but will look to contribute to the team as they push for the postseason. King has a 1.13 ERA in his eight innings since coming off of the IL.

Néstor Cortes Jr. gets to represent Cuba

From September 17-19, the Yankees will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by letting their players wear their flag on the side of their hat. Cortes is proud to represent his home country of Cuba this weekend on the side of his cap!