It’s hard to talk about the Guardians’ pitching factory without talking about pitching coach Carl Willis. The 64-year-old’s time with Cleveland spans three managers, three Cy Young winners and countless quality starts from Cleveland’s rotation.
And, after spending a couple weeks mulling over his future, news leaked out this weekend that Willis is planning on returning as Cleveland’s pitching coach in 2026. Manager Stephen Vogt had previously said the “ball was in his court” when it came to Willis’ return and that he’d want him as his pitching coach “as long as he’s here.