Brian Walters is set to join the professional ranks after being selected in the MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies as the 251st overall pick. This comes after his brother, Andrew Walters, made a name for himself as a reliever with the Cleveland Guardians. Brian's journey started at East Florida State College before transferring to the University of Miami (UM), where he showcased his skills despite a challenging recent season marred by injuries.

In his collegiate career, Walters had a standout 2024 season with a 3.29 ERA in 15 appearances and a solid 2025 performance, finishing the season with 11 saves and 56 strikeouts over 51 innings pitched. While he faced setbacks, his determination has paid off as he now embarks on a promising professional baseball career.

The Cleveland Guardians faced a tough start in the American League Championship Series, losing 5-2 to the New York Yankees. Rookie reliever Joey Cantillo struggled, throwing four wild pitches, two of which allowed crucial runs to score in the third inning.

Manager Stephen Vogt acknowledged Cantillo's previous good performance but noted that the inning got away from them. Cantillo's wild pitches set a franchise record for a reliever and tied the postseason record.