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Rachel Willis

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From Construction Site to the Pitching Mound: The Unlikely Journey of Carl Willis

Carl Willis, now 65, recounts how a call from Mark Shapiro and his wife Rachel's encouragement led him to leave a promising construction business for a decades‑long career in baseball coaching.

Jul 24, 2026

Carl Willis: From Construction Dreams to Guardians’ Pitching Legend

At 65, Carl Willis looks back on a journey that began in the minor leagues, shifted through a construction venture, and culminated in shaping some of baseball’s most dominant pitchers.

Jul 24, 2026