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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