Trevor Cahill

Baseball pitcher with notable MLB career

Trevor Cahill - Baseball pitcher with notable MLB career
Born

March 1st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Started professional baseball career in 2009. Played as a pitcher for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Chicago Cubs. Achieved a significant milestone in 2010 by being named an MLB All-Star. Contributed to multiple teams in various capacities, providing depth to pitching rotations and participating in playoff games.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2010

Played for the Oakland Athletics from 2009 to 2011

Pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2012 to 2014

Appeared in postseason games with the Chicago Cubs

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