Trevor Cahill
Born: 3/1/1988 in Oceanside, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-04-07 | Final Game: 2021-06-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 223 lbs
Full name: Trevor John Cahill
Biography
Trevor Cahill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2021. Born in 1988, Cahill made his debut with the Oakland Athletics and quickly established himself as a reliable arm in the rotation. Over his career, he compiled a record of 86-99, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26 and recorded 1,151 strikeouts. His ability to induce ground balls and manage pitch counts made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, which included notable stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs.
Cahill was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his impact on the field and recognition among peers. He was known for his versatility, often adapting his pitching style to suit the needs of his team. Though he finished his career with a modest number of wins and losses, his contributions to his teams and the game were significant during his tenure in an era marked by a focus on strikeouts and power pitching. With a single save to his name, Cahill's role as a starter underscored his importance in the rotation rather than in the bullpen. He left a lasting impression on both fans and teammates alike, solidifying his legacy in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 99 | 361 | 233 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1507.7 | 1447 | 713 | 170 | 615 | 1151 | 4.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 10 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178.7 | 185 | 92 | 72 | 90 | 4.63 | -4670.4 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 18 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 196.7 | 155 | 65 | 63 | 118 | 2.97 | -551.1 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 12 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207.7 | 214 | 96 | 82 | 147 | 4.16 | -848.9 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 13 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | 184 | 84 | 74 | 156 | 3.78 | - |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 8 | 10 | 26 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146.7 | 143 | 65 | 65 | 102 | 3.99 | - |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 3 | 12 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 110.7 | 123 | 69 | 55 | 105 | 5.61 | - |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 14 | 7.52 | -306.6 |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 2.12 | - |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 4 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 49 | 20 | 35 | 66 | 2.74 | - |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 8.22 | - |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 58 | 25 | 24 | 72 | 3.69 | - |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 7 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.0 | 90 | 46 | 41 | 100 | 3.76 | 1705.4 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 4 | 9 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3 | 111 | 68 | 39 | 81 | 5.98 | -4234.6 |
| 2020 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 3.24 | - |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 42 | 27 | 14 | 32 | 6.57 | 189.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | 191 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 67 | 0.120 | 0.143 | 0.147 | 0.289 | -729.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 32 | 67 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.119 | -729.4 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 26 | 49 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.082 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 32 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 51 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 11 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 38 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | SFG | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3.38 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.38 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3.38 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 361 | 233 | 81 | 269 | 15 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | P | 32 | 32 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | OAK | P | 30 | 30 | 6 | 54 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | OAK | P | 34 | 34 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | ARI | P | 32 | 32 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | ARI | P | 26 | 25 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | ARI | P | 32 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | ATL | P | 15 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHN | P | 50 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | KCA | P | 10 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SDN | P | 11 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | OAK | P | 21 | 20 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | LAA | P | 37 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | SFN | P | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | P | 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 361 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-08-08 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHN | NL | $4,250,000 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | $12,000,000 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | $7,700,000 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | $5,700,000 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | $3,700,000 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $440,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $410,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $34,600,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cy Young Award | AL | 9th | 4.0 | 196 | 0 |