History of Trevor Bauer in Timeline

Trevor Bauer is a professional baseball pitcher, currently a free agent, who has played in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB, and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the NPB.

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1948: Bob Feller goes five no-hit innings in the World Series

In the 1948 World Series, Bob Feller pitched five no-hit innings, a feat later matched by Early Wynn in 1954 and surpassed by Bauer in 2017.

1954: Early Wynn goes five no-hit innings in the World Series

In the 1954 World Series, Early Wynn pitched five no-hit innings, equalling Bob Feller's record from 1948, before Bauer surpassed both records in 2017.

1961: Reds were the only active MLB team founded prior to 1961 that had never boasted a Cy Young award winner.

Prior to Trevor Bauer winning the NL Cy Young Award in 2020, the Reds were the only active MLB team founded prior to 1961 that had never boasted a winning pitcher.

1978: MLB Draft

In 1978, the Atlanta Braves selected Bob Horner first in the MLB draft, and the New York Mets selected Hubie Brooks third overall.

1987: Strikeout Record

In 1987, Alex Sanchez set a UCLA strikeout record.

January 17, 1991: Trevor Bauer Born

On January 17, 1991, Trevor Andrew Bauer was born in North Hollywood, California. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.

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2008: Junior Year Success at Hart High School

As a junior in 2008, Trevor Bauer had a successful season at William S. Hart High School, posting a 12–0 win-loss record with a 0.79 ERA, and his fastball reached speeds of up to 92 mph.

2009: Pac-10 Conference Baseball Newcomer of the Year

In 2009, after his freshman season, Trevor Bauer was named the Pac-10 Conference Baseball Newcomer of the Year and led the team with nine wins, a 2.99 ERA, and 105+1⁄3 innings pitched.

2010: Bruins reached College World Series Championship Series

In 2010, Trevor Bauer and Gerrit Cole helped the Bruins to a 10–0 start and eventually to the College World Series Championship Series, which South Carolina swept.

2010: College World Series Appearance

In 2010, as sophomores at UCLA, Trevor Bauer and Gerrit Cole led the UCLA Bruins to a 22-game win streak and an appearance in the College World Series.

2011: Set UCLA Records and Won Awards

In 2011, Trevor Bauer set several UCLA records, including strikeouts and career wins, and won the National Pitcher of the Year Award and the Golden Spikes Award.

2011: Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks

In 2011, Trevor Bauer was drafted third overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks and signed with them on July 25 before being assigned to the Class A-Advanced Visalia Rawhide.

2011: Golden Spikes Award and National Pitcher of the Year Award

In 2011, Trevor Bauer won both the Golden Spikes Award and the National Pitcher of the Year Award. He was later selected third overall by the Diamondbacks at the 2011 MLB draft.

2011: Member of 2011 draft class

Trevor Bauer, drafted in 2011, became the first member of his draft class to make his MLB debut.

June 27, 2012: MLB Debut

On June 27, 2012, Trevor Bauer was called up by the Diamondbacks and made his MLB debut the next day, becoming the first member of the 2011 draft class to do so.

December 11, 2012: Traded to Cleveland Indians

On December 11, 2012, Trevor Bauer was traded to the Cleveland Indians as part of a three-team trade. It was revealed that Bauer was unpopular with some Diamondbacks teammates.

December 2012: Traded to Cleveland Indians

In December 2012, Trevor Bauer was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Cleveland Indians.

2012: Retooling Pitching Delivery

After the 2012 season, Trevor Bauer began retooling his pitching delivery with the Cleveland Indians to improve his mechanics.

2012: Diamondbacks Top Prospect

Trevor Bauer entered the 2012 season as the Diamondbacks' top-rated prospect and was invited to spring training. He was later promoted to Triple-A Reno Aces and selected for the All-Star Futures Game.

2013: Difficulties with Fastball Command

In 2013, Trevor Bauer struggled with fastball command and was not included in the MLB roster expansion in September, posting a 1–2 record with a 5.29 ERA in four major league games.

2014: Improved Performance and Start Limitation

In 2014, Trevor Bauer started 26 major league games with the Cleveland Indians, improving his rate of bases on balls and posting a 5-8 record with a 4.18 ERA.

2016: Regular Force in Indians' Starting Rotation

By 2016, Trevor Bauer had become a regular force in the Cleveland Indians' starting rotation, solidifying his role as a key player.

January 12, 2017: Bauer agrees to a one-year, $3.55 million contract with the Indians

On January 12, 2017, Bauer agreed to a one-year, $3.55 million contract with the Indians, doubling his previous season's earnings.

2017: Bauer Pitches with UCLA alumni in the offseason

During the 2017-18 offseason, Bauer pitched a total of 40 practice innings with UCLA alumni to create a new slider for the upcoming season.

2018: Bauer receives his first All-Star selection in 2018.

In 2018, Bauer received his first All-Star selection, though he didn't get to attempt the save. Later in the season, on August 11, he sustained a leg injury from a line drive, causing a stress fracture.

2018: First MLB All-Star Game Appearance Interrupted by Injury

Shortly after his first MLB All-Star Game appearance in 2018, Trevor Bauer's career was interrupted by a stress fracture, sidelining him until the end of the season.

July 31, 2019: Bauer acquired by Cincinnati Reds in three-team trade

On July 31, 2019, Bauer was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in a three-team deal involving the Indians and the San Diego Padres. His debut was challenging, as he allowed three runs in 4+2⁄3 innings.

2019: Struggled During the 2019 Season

Trevor Bauer struggled during the 2019 season, both with the Cleveland Indians and with the Cincinnati Reds, impacting his performance and trajectory.

January 10, 2020: Bauer Agrees to $17.5 Million Contract with Reds

On January 10, 2020, Trevor Bauer agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds, avoiding arbitration.

November 4, 2020: Bauer rejects qualifying offer from the Reds, becomes a free agent

On November 4, 2020, Trevor Bauer rejected the Cincinnati Reds' $18.9 million qualifying offer, making him a free agent while expressing openness to rejoining the team.

2020: Cy Young Award Winner

During the 60-game 2020 MLB season, Trevor Bauer won the Cy Young Award, becoming the first Cincinnati Reds player to receive the honor.

February 5, 2021: Bauer signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On February 5, 2021, Trevor Bauer signed a three-year, $102 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, turning down an offer from the New York Mets. The contract included opt-out options after the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

February 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers

In February 2021, Trevor Bauer, as a free agent after the 2020 season, signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

June 29, 2021: Bauer led MLB with innings pitched and strikeouts

As of June 29, 2021, Trevor Bauer led MLB with 107+2⁄3 innings pitched and 137 strikeouts while pitching for the Dodgers.

July 2, 2021: MLB places Bauer on administrative leave

On July 2, 2021, MLB placed Trevor Bauer on administrative leave following sexual assault allegations, initiating an internal investigation.

2021: MLB's investigation into Bauer was suspended due to the 2021–22 MLB lockout

MLB's investigation into Bauer was suspended due to the 2021–22 MLB lockout, and he began the 2022 season on administrative leave as the investigation continued.

April 2022: Bauer suspended for 324 games

In April 2022, Trevor Bauer was initially suspended for 324 games without pay by MLB. This suspension was later reduced to 194 games following an appeal.

April 29, 2022: MLB Suspends Bauer

On April 29, 2022, MLB announced Trevor Bauer would be suspended for 324 games due to sexual assault allegations; the suspension was later reduced to 194 games on appeal.

2022: Bauer had opt-out options after the 2022 MLB seasons.

The Dodgers signed Bauer to a three-year, $102 million contract, with opt-out options after the 2021 and 2022 MLB seasons.

January 6, 2023: Dodgers designate Bauer for assignment

On January 6, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers designated Trevor Bauer for assignment, leading to his release later that month.

January 12, 2023: Dodgers Release Bauer

On January 12, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers released Trevor Bauer following his suspension and controversy.

March 13, 2023: Bauer signs with Yokohama DeNA BayStars

On March 13, 2023, Trevor Bauer signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball, with the Dodgers covering the rest of his $22.5 million salary for 2023.

2023: Bauer's suspension docked his pay for the first 50 games of 2023

Following an appeal, an arbitrator reduced Bauer's suspension to 194 games, reinstating him immediately while docking his pay for the first 50 games of 2023.

March 2024: Woman charged with defrauding Bauer

In March 2024, a fourth woman, who had claimed Trevor Bauer sexually assaulted and impregnated her, was charged with defrauding him after Bauer paid her $10,000 for alleged medical expenses and prenatal care related to a pregnancy he alleged never occurred.

March 18, 2024: Bauer to pitch for Diablos Rojos del México

On March 18, 2024, Trevor Bauer announced he would begin the season pitching in six games for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League (LMB).

October 2024: Bauer files a new lawsuit against accuser

In October 2024, Trevor Bauer filed a new lawsuit against his accuser citing breach of settlement.

2024: Backlash in Japan for supportive message

In 2024, Trevor Bauer faced backlash in Japan after posting a supportive message for Ridge Alkonis, an American naval officer convicted for negligent deaths of two people in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.