Coach Kevin McCaffrey on CdM Baseball and the Sunset League with host Theo Rokos
Theo Rokos (CdM Class of ’92) sits down with Corona del Mar Head Baseball Coach Kevin McCaffrey to discuss the upcoming season, the team's key players, and the elite competition in the Sunset League (2025 pre-season)
——> 0:25 Coach McCaffrey’s Journey – From playing at Laguna Hills to coaching at El Toro, Beckman, Laguna Hills, University, and now leading CdM for the past eight seasons.
——> 2:40 Some Key Players & Roster Breakdown – A deep dive into this year’s lineup, including Charlie Kaster, Ganon Overfelt, Brady Gadol, Vince Menard, and Stevie Jones (2024 Wave League MVP).
——> 6:00 Pitching Staff & Coaching Excellence – With standout arms like Vince Menard, Marcello Anelli, and Stevie Jones, CdM boasts one of the strongest rotations in the league, backed by two of the best pitching coaches in the business, Mike Gerakos and Nick Barte.
——> 10:00 Beyond the Field – Coach McCaffrey emphasizes the importance of academics, leadership, and community involvement, while also sharing his perspective on club sports vs. multi-sport athletes.
——> 17:00 Overcoming Adversity – Coach McCaffery’s personal reflection on battling a brain tumor last year and the gratitude that fuels his coaching philosophy today.
——> 19:00 The Sunset League BASEBALL – Why this is arguably the toughest public school baseball league in the country, with all seven teams ranked in OC’s Top 25.