E224: Rob Cerfolio Interview - Cardinals Assistant GM, Player Development & Performance

In this in-depth interview, we sit down with St. Louis Cardinals Assistant General Manager Rob Cerfolio to discuss his journey through baseball, his transition from the Cleveland Guardians to the Cardinals, and his evolving role in shaping the future of the organization.Rob shares insights into his decade-long experience with the Guardians, what drew him to St. Louis, and his relationship with newly-hired executive Chaim Bloom. We also explore the mentorship he received from respected baseball minds like Chris Antonetti and how that’s helped shape his baseball philosophy.The conversation dives deep into player development, a cornerstone of Cerfolio’s expertise. He opens up about implementing player “action plans,” working closely with players on individualized growth strategies, and the importance of communication and collaboration across coaching staffs. From pitch design decisions to building a high-performance culture, Cerfolio provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Cardinals’ developmental pipeline.Plus, Rob talks about what it’s been like joining the organization during a time of major transition, working with manager Oliver Marmol and his staff, and what excites him most about the future of Cardinals baseball.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards