Trevor Cahill is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on March 1, 1988, in Oceanside, California, and attended Vista High School. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 2006 MLB draft and made his debut in 2009.
Cahill spent his first three seasons with the Athletics, where he established himself as a reliable starter. In 2010, he had a breakout season, going 18-8 with a 2.97 ERA and finishing ninth in the American League Cy Young Award voting. He also helped lead the Athletics to the playoffs that year.
After the 2011 season, Cahill was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he spent two seasons. He struggled during his time in Arizona, going 13-12 with a 4.21 ERA in 2012 and 8-10 with a 3.99 ERA in 2013.
In 2014, Cahill was traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he spent one season. He struggled again, going 3-12 with a 5.61 ERA in 32 appearances (20 starts).
After the 2015 season, Cahill signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. He pitched out of the bullpen for the Cubs, posting a 2.74 ERA in 50 appearances. He also helped the Cubs win the World Series that year, pitching in three games during the playoffs.
Cahill then signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres for the 2017 season. He had a solid season, going 4-3 with a 3.69 ERA in 11 starts before being traded to the Kansas City Royals in July.
Cahill signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics for the 2018 season, returning to the team where he began his career. He had a strong season, going 7-4 with a 3.76 ERA in 21 appearances (20 starts).
After the 2018 season, Cahill signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels. He struggled during his time with the Angels, going 4-9 with a 5.98 ERA in 20 appearances (11 starts).
Cahill signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants for the 2020 season but did not make the team out of spring training. He then signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates but did not appear in a game for them before being released.
Overall, Cahill had a solid career, going 84-91 with a 4.36 ERA in 289 appearances (226 starts). He was known for his sinker and curveball and was a reliable starter for several teams during his career.
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