Trevor Megill
Trevor Megill | |
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![]() Megill with the Iowa Cubs in 2021 | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Long Beach, California | December 5, 1993|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 26, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 1–2 |
Earned run average | 8.37 |
Strikeouts | 30 |
Teams | |
Trevor J. Megill (born December 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.
Amateur career[]
Megill attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. He left high school early, and graduated through Bixby Charter School.[1] Undrafted out of high school, he attended Loyola Marymount University.[2] Megill missed his junior season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.[2] He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 3rd round, with the 104th overall selection, of the 2014 MLB draft, but did not sign and returned to college.[3] After the 2014 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]
Professional career[]
San Diego Padres[]
He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round, with 207th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft, and signed with them.[2]
Megill split the 2015 season between the AZL Padres and the Tri-City Dust Devils, going a combined 2–0 with a 3.16 ERA over 31.1 innings. Megill did not appear in a game in 2016 due to issues with bone spurs.[5] He split the 2017 season between the AZL, Tri-City, and the Lake Elsinore Storm, going 5–0 with a 2.63 ERA over 27.1 innings.[5] He split the 2018 season between the AZL, Lake Elsinore, and the San Antonio Missions, going a combined 2–1 with a 3.35 ERA over 37.2 innings.[5] He split the 2019 season between the Lake Elsinore, the Amarillo Sod Poodles, and the El Paso Chihuahuas, going a combined 2–2 with a 3.86 ERA over 60.2 innings.[5][6]
Chicago Cubs[]
On December 12, 2019, Megill was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 2019 Rule 5 draft.[6] On July 17, 2020, Megill was returned to the Padres organization. After being returned, the Cubs traded cash considerations to reacquire Megill.[7]
Megill did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]
On April 26, 2021, Megill was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues.[9] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a scoreless 6th inning against the Atlanta Braves. In the game, Megill also notched his first major league strikeout, punching out Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies. Megill made 28 appearances in 2021, posting an 8.37 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
Minnesota Twins[]
On November 30, 2021, Megill was claimed off of waivers by the Minnesota Twins.[10]
Personal life[]
Megill’s younger brother, Tylor, is a pitcher for the New York Mets.[11]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Dylan A. Chase (July 4, 2019). "Padlings: Talking with Trevor Megill". Gas Lamp Ball. SB Nation. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c Corey Brock (June 10, 2015). "Padres draft big righty Megill in 7th round". MLB.com. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ Chris Cotillo (June 20, 2014). "2014 MLB Draft: Cardinals' third-round pick Trevor Megill decides not to sign with team". MLB Daily Dish. SB Nation. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "Trevor Megill". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Jeff Sanders (June 14, 2019). "Minors: Trevor Megill making name for himself in El Paso, Ty France keeps homering". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b Jeff Sanders (December 12, 2019). "Padres lose Trevor Megill to Cubs in Rule 5 draft". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ Jeff Todd (July 17, 2020). "Cubs Select Jason Kipnis, Return & Re-Acquire Trevor Megill". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled".
- ^ "Cubs Select Trevor Megill".
- ^ Petzold, Anthony (November 30, 2021). "Twins Claim Trevor Megill, Outright Jake Cave". Franco. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Husker baseball prepares for matchup against Loyola Marymount University | Sports". dailynebraskan.com. 2015-02-27. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Loyola Marymount Lions bio
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Águilas de Mexicali players
- American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Amarillo Sod Poodles players
- Arizona League Padres players
- Baseball players from Long Beach, California
- Chicago Cubs players
- El Paso Chihuahuas players
- Lake Elsinore Storm players
- Loyola Marymount Lions baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Orleans Firebirds players
- San Antonio Missions players
- Tri-City Dust Devils players