Trevor John Cahill, born March 1, 1988, in Oceanside, California, is a right handed starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted in the 2nd round (66th overall) of the 2006 MLB Draft, reason for which he turned down a full scholarship to Dartmouth College."http://projectprospect.com/article/2009/02/25/oakland-athletics-top-5"
Awards and Championships
2008 Texas League Pitcher of the Week
2008 California League Mid-Season All-Star
2007 Baseball America Class A All-Star
Career Highlights
Cahill spent the 2006, 2007 and 2008 season playing for the Athletics' minor league affiliates, Kane County Cougars, Stockton Ports and Midland Rock Hounds, before participating as part of the US National Baseball Team in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Cahill made the Athletics starting rotation out of Spring Training in 2009. On April 7, 2009, Cahill made his Major League debut against the Los Angeles Angels, going 5 innings, allowing 5 hits, 2 earned runs, striking out 1 and receiving a no decision.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Trevor John Cahill
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Born
March 1, 1988
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Birthplace
Oceanside, CA
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Height
6' 3"
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Weight
210 lbs.
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Position
Pitcher (right-handed)
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High school
Vista High School, Vista, CA
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College
None
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Draft year
2006
