Chase DeLauter rewards Guardians' faith with breakout season and Silver Slugger nod
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — For years, the biggest question surrounding Chase DeLauter wasn’t whether he could hit major league pitching. It was whether his body would allow him to stay on the field long enough to prove it.