A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Trevor Bauer's life and career.
Trevor Bauer is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan's NPB. Previously, he played in MLB for several teams including the Diamondbacks, Indians, Reds, and Dodgers. Known for his analytical approach to pitching and unconventional training methods, Bauer won the Cy Young Award in 2020. His MLB career has been marred by off-field controversies, including allegations of sexual assault, leading to a lengthy suspension by MLB.
2010: UCLA Bruins reach College World Series
In 2010, Cole and Bauer pushed the Bruins to a 10-0 start. The Bruins built a 22-game winning streak, and UCLA reached its first ever College World Series Championship Series. South Carolina swept UCLA in the best-of-three series to win the championship.
2013: Bauer's struggles with Indians.
In 2013, Trevor Bauer's struggles with fastball command continued, and he was not included among the additional 15 when MLB rosters expanded from 25 to 40 in September.
2016: Move to Rotation and Injury
In 2016, Trevor Bauer began the season in the bullpen but moved into the starting rotation after an injury to Carlos Carrasco on April 25. On June 22, he pitched his second complete game. He finished the regular season with a 12–8 record and a 4.26 ERA. During the ALCS, he injured his pinkie finger while repairing a drone, affecting his performance in Game 3.
2018: Bauer's All-Star appearance and injury
In 2018, Trevor Bauer made his first MLB All-Star Game appearance, but his career trajectory was interrupted by a stress fracture.
2018: All-Star Selection and Injury
In 2018, Trevor Bauer received his first All-Star selection. On August 11, he sustained a stress fracture after being hit by a line drive, sidelining him for several weeks.
2019: Bauer struggles during 2019 season
During the 2019 season, Trevor Bauer struggled both with Cleveland and with Cincinnati.
2019: Injury and Frustration
In 2019, Trevor Bauer started the season strong but suffered an ankle injury and back spasms, impacting his performance. On July 28, he threw a ball over the center field fence in frustration after allowing a run, later apologizing for his behavior.
April 29, 2022: Bauer suspended by MLB
On April 29, 2022, MLB announced that Trevor Bauer would be suspended for 324 games due to a sexual assault investigation, later reduced to 194 games on appeal. The Dodgers released him the following year.
December 22, 2022: Suspension Reduced
On December 22, 2022, the arbitrator reduced Trevor Bauer's suspension to 194 games and reinstated him immediately, but also docked his pay for the first 50 games of 2023.
2023: Docked Pay
On December 22, 2022, the arbitrator reduced Bauer's suspension to 194 games, reinstating him immediately, but also 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 Bauer sexually assaulted and impregnated her, was charged with defrauding him of $10,000 by falsely claiming she needed the money for medical expenses related to a pregnancy which Bauer alleged had never occurred.
October 2024: Bauer files lawsuit citing breach of settlement
In October 2024, Trevor Bauer filed a new lawsuit against the San Diego woman citing breach of settlement.
2024: Backlash in Japan over Alkonis message
In 2024, 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.