Trevor Bauer is an American professional baseball pitcher currently with the Diablos Rojos del México in the Mexican League.
He previously played in MLB for teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bauer was awarded the 2020 National League Cy Young Award and recently achieved a 10-0 record with a 2.48 ERA in the Mexican League, earning Pitcher of the Year honors for 2024.
His career has been marked by controversy, including a lengthy suspension related to domestic violence allegations.
Siblings
Bauer has one younger sister, Gracie Bauer.
Growing up in a supportive environment, Trevor’s family encouraged his interest in baseball from a young age.
He has often spoken about the influence of his family on his career, particularly his father, who played a significant role in his early development as a pitcher.
Career
Bauer attended UCLA, where he had an impressive college career and won the Golden Spikes Award in 2011, which is given to the best amateur baseball player in the United States.
He was selected third overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2011 MLB Draft.
Bauer made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2012.
His time with the team was marked by inconsistency, leading to a trade to the Cleveland Indians in 2013.
During his tenure with the Indians from 2013 to 2019, Bauer developed into a top-tier pitcher, known for his strong strikeout ability and innovative approach to pitching that included using advanced analytics.
In 2018, he was named an All-Star for the first time.
In 2019, Bauer was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he continued to excel.
His performance peaked in 2020 when he won the National League Cy Young Award, posting a remarkable 1.73 ERA and leading the league in several pitching categories.
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Following that success, he signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2021 season.
His initial performance with the Dodgers was strong; however, his season was cut short due to off-field issues.
In mid-2021, allegations of sexual assault were made against Bauer, which led to an administrative leave and a lengthy suspension from MLB.
In April 2022, he received a suspension of 324 games for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy; this was later reduced to 194 games after an appeal.
After being released by the Dodgers in January 2023, Bauer signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the 2023 season.
In 2024, he joined the Diablos Rojos del México in the Mexican League, where he had an outstanding season, earning Pitcher of the Year honors with a record of ten wins and a 2.48 ERA.
Accolades
Bauer has received numerous accolades throughout his baseball career, highlighting his skills as a pitcher.
He was awarded the Golden Spikes Award in 2011, recognizing him as the top amateur baseball player in the U.S.
His professional achievements include the 2020 National League Cy Young Award, making him the first Cincinnati Reds player to win this honor.
He also earned a spot on the All-MLB First Team in 2020 and was selected as an All-Star in 2018.
In addition to these, Bauer was named MLB Player of the Week in June 2019 and received the NL Pitcher of the Month award in September 2020.
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