Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo

Joey Cantillo is a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. The Kailua alum was drafted out of high school in 2017 and immediately pursued a pro career.

He spent years working his way through the minor league system before making his Major League debut in the summer of 2024.

In this episode, he discusses his time with the Surfriders, the decision to go pro, and his MLB experience thus far.

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