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Scouting Report On Cleveland Guardians’ Prospect, C.J. Kayfus
It was Kayfus’ performances in two years in the highly regarded Cape Cod Summer League that convinced the Guardians to draft him. He was a league All Star in 2022. Kayfus was a third round, 2023 draft pick the Guardians, signing out of the University of Miami. He received a $700,000 signing bonus.
First Impressions From CJ Kayfus' Guardians, MLB Debut
The left-handed hitter has garnered plenty of attention in the minors for how hard he hits the ball, and that was apparent in his first MLB game. In Kayfus’ first at-bat, he ripped a ball with an exit velocity of 97.7 mph to shortstop, which brought in a run.
C.J. Kayfus' MLB debut features some travel delays, a Guardians win and a key RBI
C.J. Kayfus had to make a few quick phone calls and get to Cleveland. It didn't quite all go to plan, but it worked out in the end before his debut.
Guardians prospect C.J. Kayfus makes debut for Cleveland, comes through in first at-bat
C.J. Kayfus stepped to the plate to make his MLB debut with runners on the corners. He came through, making it a memorable first at-bat.
CJ Kayfus Gets Called Up To the Cleveland Guardians
Former Miami Hurricanes standout CJ Kayfus was called up to the Major Leagues by the Cleveland Guardians Saturday morning, becoming the 71st Hurricane in program history to reach the big leagues.
Cleveland Guardians call up 1B/OF prospect CJ Kayfus to make major league debut against Minnesota Twins
Kayfus will make his major league debut on Saturday in right field, batting eighth against the Minnesota Twins.
C.J. Kayfus brings gaudy minor league numbers to Cleveland, ready to help Guardians’ offense
No. 4 prospect C.J. Kayfus was leading Cleveland's minor league system in slugging percentage, OPS, hits, triples and total bases when he was promoted.
No. 4 Guardians prospect Kayfus called up, to play RF in MLB debut
C.J. Kayfus has had as impressive of a season as any hitter in the Guardians’ farm system. Saturday, he will get his first shot to impact Cleveland’s big league club. The Guardians promoted Kayfus (their No.
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