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From Construction to Cy Young Coach | Sports News
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Carl Willis, now a revered Guardians pitching coach, nearly swapped baseball for construction—building homes in North Carolina with his wife after retiring at 34. But a serendipitous call from Cleveland’s Mark Shapiro changed everything, leading to a coaching role that would help shape future stars like CC Sabathia. After wrapping up his last house, Willis embraced the “perfect storm” of opportunity and has since coached five Cy Young winners, proving that sometimes, the path less traveled leads to the most rewarding career.
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