C. J. Kayfus

Collin Joseph Kayfus (born October 28, 2001) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder in the Cleveland Guardians organization.

C. J. Kayfus
Cleveland Guardians
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (2001-10-28) October 28, 2001 (age 23) Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Left

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]