How DeLauter became more than the Guardians expected
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 · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — When Chase DeLauter launched home runs in bunches during the opening series of the season in Seattle, the natural reaction was to assume Cleveland had found its next big power threat. That reaction was understandable. It was also incomplete — and what DeLauter turned out to be may actually be more valuable.