C. J. Kayfus
| C. J. Kayfus | |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Guardians | |
| First baseman / Outfielder | |
| Born: October 28, 2001 Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Collin Joseph Kayfus (born October 28, 2001) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
Career
Kayfus attended Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington, Florida and played college baseball at the University of Miami. In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the third round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3]
Kayfus signed with the Guardians and made his professional debut with the Lynchburg Hillcats. He started 2024 with the Lake County Captains before being promoted to the Akron RubberDucks. Kayfus started 2025 with Akron before being promoted to the Columbus Clippers in April.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "#8 CJ Kayfus". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Hurricanes first baseman C.J. Kayfus picked in MLB draft". July 10, 2023.
- ^ "Miami's Kayfus, college players lead Guardians' second-day draft picks". July 11, 2023.
- ^ "No. 8 prospect Kayfus turning heads with Double-A Akron". MLB.com.
- ^ "How C.J. Kayfus' increased workload in the outfield could have him closing in on debut with Guardians". 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Guardians Promote Power-Hitting Prospect to Next Level". 28 April 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)