Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! https://brolletts.com

This episode is also sponsored by Arete Shades, our sunglass brand designed to help young athlete block out distractions. Get 2 pairs for $49 at https://areteshades.com

In this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Hayden Cantrelle, aka The 5 Guy, AAA shortstop for the Chicago Cubs organization and one of baseball's most authentic content creators documenting his journey through the minor leagues.

We dive into:

⚾ Creating Content in the Minors: How Hayden balances vlogging with the demands of professional baseball and navigating team dynamics

🎥 Getting Traded on Camera: The wild story of documenting one of baseball's most emotional moments and what it's really like to switch organizations

📱 Starting Content Before NIL: Why Hayden began creating YouTube videos 7 years ago when college athletes couldn't monetize their platforms

🏪 The Five Guy Brand: Building a merchandise empire from his garage, from custom batting gloves to leather belts that compete with $180 products

🎬 Why Most Players Don't Create Content: The honest truth about effort, editing, and why minor leaguers avoid the camera

📊 Content vs. Performance Balance: How to manage creating when you're struggling on the field and when to prioritize baseball over content

Whether you're a minor league player, college athlete, or content creator trying to build while pursuing your dreams, Hayden's journey from small college to AAA baseball shows how authentic storytelling can open doors and create opportunities.

🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrolletts8253

📲 Follow Hayden "The Five Guy" Cantrelle:

YouTube:  @5Guyy  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydencantrelle5/


What's your biggest takeaway from Hayden's journey through the minors? Drop a comment below! 💬