ERNIE YAKE | #9

Position: SS/2B

H/W: 5-10, 175

Hometown: Bellingham, WA

High School: Squalicum Storm

College: Gonzaga

Experience: Rookie

PERSONAL: Signed as a free agent in February 2026; expected to provide an immediate anchor at the top of the lineup as well as Gold Glove defense in the middle infield… Following a standout career with Gonzaga, where he was college teammates with Cutthroats stars Ryan Sullivan and Colin Suter, Yake was selected in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins… Advanced as high as Triple-A in the Twins system, then played for the Rocky Mountain Vibes in the Pioneer League… Is the highest-level player in club history… Favorite player is Ken Griffey Jr… Baseball coach and building inspector.