Greg Cadaret was a left-handed pitcher who played for several Major League Baseball teams during his career. He was born on February 27, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, and attended Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. Cadaret was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 11th round of the 1983 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 1987.
Cadaret played for the Athletics from 1987 to 1992, during which time he was primarily used as a relief pitcher. He had a career-best season in 1990, when he posted a 2.95 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 10 saves. Cadaret was traded to the New York Yankees in 1993 and played for the team for two seasons. He was then traded to the California Angels in 1995 and played for them for one season before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 1996.
Cadaret played for the Mariners for two seasons before being released in 1998. He then signed with the Cincinnati Reds but was released before the start of the season. Cadaret finished his MLB career with a 38-32 record, a 3.99 ERA, and 25 saves in 452 games.
Throughout his career, Cadaret was known for his ability to get left-handed batters out. He held lefties to a .223 batting average and a .303 slugging percentage, compared to a .276 batting average and .429 slugging percentage against right-handed batters. Cadaret was also known for his durability, as he appeared in at least 50 games in six different seasons.
After retiring from baseball, Cadaret worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and as a pitching coach for the independent Traverse City Beach Bums of the Frontier League.
Overall, Greg Cadaret had a successful career as a left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was known for his ability to get left-handed batters out and his durability, and he played for several teams throughout his career. After retiring from baseball, Cadaret continued to work in the sport as a coach and scout.
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