Joey Cantillo’s Heart Beyond the Diamond | Cleveland Guardians News

Joey Cantillo, the Cleveland Guardians’ standout pitcher from Honolulu, has been nominated for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award — baseball’s highest honor for community impact. Beyond his pitching prowess, Cantillo’s heart is in action: cooking Hawaiian-inspired meals at the Ronald McDonald House, leading youth clinics, cleaning up Cleveland’s shoreline, and celebrating culture at the Asian Festival. He even spearheaded the team’s Giveathon, signing balls that helped raise over $7,000 — part of a record-breaking $180K for local youth programs. His authenticity and deep connection with fans and families make him a true ambassador of baseball’s soul — proving greatness isn’t just measured on the field, but in the lives you touch off it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2026/09/guardians-nominate-joey-cantillo-for-prestigious-roberto-clemente-award.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec5ac9cab4155145 Report issues to [email protected].