Trevor Bauer's Road to the Cy Young

Trevor Bauer was never supposed to be a successful baseball player. He wasn't a big kid or very athletic but what he did have was determination. We asked Trevor's parents to write a letter about Trevor and reflect on his journey to becoming one of the best pitchers in MLB and the winner of the 2020 NL Cy Young Award.
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[@joeyacla9029]

Nobody deserve it more than this guy. Different, determined, dominant. Good stuff Trev💯

[@the_console-girl-9778]

Great way of putting it. The best arent the best just because they have talent, but because their approach is different than others. They do things differently and thats what makes them so special.

[@noljitsu]

@@the_console-girl-9778 exactlyyyyy

[@jaxonmullins2875]

@@the_console-girl-9778 that needs to be quoted

[@the_console-girl-9778]

@@jaxonmullins2875 Why thank you

[@jaxonmullins2875]

@@the_console-girl-9778 👏

[@joshc5985]

Trevor ‘engineered’ his way to being baseball’s best....on and off the field ✌️🎉

[@vinnymaye419]

This is the greatest 5 minute documentary ever lol

[@starlyncordero25]

Same

[@DerrickRoseisMVP]

This was beautifully done. You can’t tell how proud he’s made his parents.

[@socalsarswimmer]

You can't tell?! Huuuuuuh.?

[@camouflagedrambo]

This is one of the best things a player has every done. A document of his life and his road to success. No one else does this.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

If every big leaguer made a coming of age video like this, MLB would be the most popular sport again.

[@msroydream1185]

I agree with you

[@Muzikrazy213]

100%

[@alex-cq5ug]

Trevor’s one of those players that you root for no matter what team they’re on

[@elgarciaparra]

Yeah. Even Astros fans respect him.

[@binarystar25]

Mannnn, he has come a long way. Always rooted for him like I do with all Bruins, but he was pretty universally disliked a few years back. He reminds me of Kobe Bryant a lot in their single minded focus on their chosen craft.

[@Happycab555]

Love him or hate him, think he is a dick, I don't think 99% of people even come close to working as hard as this dude and how he perfects his craft, much deserved Cy Young respect dude

[@michaellowe3477]

This confirms that Trevor Bauer is the best thing for baseball ever!

[@beairmann]

And he isn’t done changing the game just yet, we all know there’s more to come from him.

[@fngaming5064]

I see 2-3 more cy young’s in this future legends future

[@MrDude1198]

I can't help but think of an old friend of mine, Dylan. He was my high school's star pitcher who really proved himself every day on the mound. He could have dominated in college and moved his way up the ranks to the big leagues if he wanted to. Instead, he decided to study criminal justice in his pursuit to become a state trooper. He wanted to do this because he truly wanted to help people and, because he set his mind to it, he passed the State Trooper Exam with flying colors while still in college. Unfortunately, Dylan would not see this dream of his come true. In his junior year of college, Dylan was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. His friends and family were shocked, terrified, and confused. Everyone was just asking why this pain and suffering was brought upon Dylan, besides one person: Dylan. He never once complained and he was a warrior who thought he was chosen by God and given this very rare cancer in order to help others. His hope was that more research could be done to find a cure for this horrific disease. He would crack jokes even though he was in immense pain to cope with the pain himself and for those around him so they wouldn't feel as bad for him. He was made an Honorary State Trooper just before he passed away on June 16, 2018 at the age of 21. In my eyes, Trevor is Dylan in another life. He has that grit and determination to make a change in the world. I want to congratulate Trevor and encourage him to continue giving everything you do your all. That goes for pitching and changing baseball for the better. Do it not for yourself and not for the fans, but for the ones that can not. For the ones we left behind. Rest in peace, Dylan.

[@Kinsella_Finn]

❤️

[@dewtoob]

Wow that’s a Great story

[@adamelias1880]

RIP Dylan, thanks for sharing his story.

[@Cevans3535]

As a lifelong Reds fan, I'm heartbroken that we won't get more of Trevor's best years. The only time I got to see him live was in 2019 when he was still with the Indians. I was so stoked when the Reds traded for him and couldn't wait to go to every home start... and then the pandemic showed up and ruined that plan. Really proud of Trevor's performance as a Redleg and wish we had the offense this season to make a real run at a pennant. Best wishes in the rest of your career no matter where you end up and thanks for being such a great ambassador for baseball (especially when it comes to attracting the younger generation which the MLB consistently fails at).

[@stevenbartels969]

Trevor is definitely changing the game with insider sports media. 2020 has been filled with some crap, but it has been made better by Trevor and the people at momentum. 2020 Cy Young is good, but pushing the boundaries of the 2020 covid season with inside access is priceless. I hope we all look back and remind ourselves that Trevor was reaching his personal baseball peak while breaking the boundaries of sports media at the exact same time!

[@billtony5191]

This gave me chills no one deserves it more than Trevor man shows just how much he loves and appreciates the game everyday.

[@91LX50Mike]

As a lifelong baseball junky. That was Awesome....You deserve it Trevor..Truly shows what grit, hard work and determination can do for a man.....

[@bcb76]

What makes this even more awesome - if you go back and find Trevor's old videos on YT of him in high school and college - you can hear his dad's voice in the crowd cheering him on. LFG Bauer!

[@davidmendenhall5826]

What a great video. Whether Trevor stays with my Reds or not, I will always be a big fan of him, not only as a player but as a person. Great job to his parents, you can tell he was raised right.

[@jd0415_]

This man is an inspiration to me and many other young pitchers across the world

[@Muzikrazy213]

Keep at it! I wanna see you on MLB Network someday! Anyone can do it long as they put the work in. Good luck!💪

[@XoRevolt]

That almost made me cry 😥

[@Muzikrazy213]

My eyes welled up not gonna lie

[@kentakomatsu7045]

Trevor is inspiring so many during his career this is amazing He is changing the game, and we need more of these people Keep it up!

[@csimpson196963]

The few dislikes are all the pitchers who didn’t win the Cy Young Award. This was amazing!!

[@robertlee8400]

Man I hope the Reds give him another offer he won’t refuse , he deserves much more .

[@scotttackett2617]

You and me both. He is the new face of baseball whether the commish likes it or not. Glad he did it in Cincinnati.

[@case7372]

I’m an Indians fan from Cleveland. Bauer is one of our favorites. Congratulations

[@omgitsjoetime]

I’m from Massachusetts and love Trevor Bauer. Glad he won!

[@brianbeers7303]

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

[@TacoStacks]

Best pitcher in baseball

[@jammarsolos]

No degrom mad max and cole and verlander still a good pitcher

[@adamleandro6673]

Trevor doesn't invest in the future, he invests in himself and he always knows if he's throwing his best stuff or if he's not. That's a real ball player💯

[@etp714]

Awesome!! Well done Trevor! The first Red to do it also is just icing on the cake! I hope you can stay with the Reds because we as fans sure do enjoy watching you and we love you bro. Hope to see you at GABP in 2021!!

[@maldve25]

Congratulations Trevor, love what your doing for the game, what you do for other players by spotlighting them on your momentum channel.

[@christopherbyrnes2718]

Great video and touching that Trev is still very close with his parents and they support him so well, great character

[@DaddyHam4]

This right here hit me in the feel goods. What a great tribute from your parents. Trevor you've always been my favorite from the first time I saw you pitch in Cleveland. As an Indians Fan from W.V I must say it sucked to sew you get traded but this makes up for it. Super stoked to see you earn this award. And I wish you many more years or success, wherever you sign, I'll be rooting for you. Best of Luck

[@teachingsofneville]

Can’t help but love Trevor. So damn inspiring. Congrats Trevor. You deserve it all

[@HeathLarson05]

This was fantastic. I love what Trevor and Momentum are doing for baseball entertainment. I have been a lifelong Reds fan and I hope we are able to retain Trevor next year. If not, I will always be a Bauer fan as well. Thanks for an unbelievable ride here in Cincy, Trevor!

[@rick5566]

Such an amazing video, Momentum + Trevor. Much love.

[@withtheStuarts]

Great tribute... and here is to many more amazing seasons ahead!

[@SpiritualGiftsPodcast]

Beautiful video.Great story. Congratulations on winning the Cy Young award.

[@jadendc1044]

Probably the most inspirational baseball video I’ve ever watched. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@cassidybb10]

This is why we watch Trev. Congrats buddy. #indiansfan. Hope to see ya back with us one day.

[@Andrew-fl7tk]

LFG. Deserved the award and looking forward to seeing where you end up

[@hunterjenkins11]

As someone who pitched for 7 out of 9 years playing baseball in SW Ohio, this was really awesome. I can relate to both Trevor and Dad. After I turned 18 I put all my focus into teaching my younger brothers how to pitch and play ball. I love watching them play. And they used to love watching me play too. Now we enjoy watching all kinds of players take the mound whether they're in Cincinnati or not. Thank you for this.

[@mrwoody1413]

This gave me the chills. I love this guy. He’s such an amazing person and ball player! Favorite player right now and part of that is because of his KZbin and getting to know the real him, not just baseball him.

[@forwardobserver6441]

Great video- great pitcher! I knew this would happen eventually after seeing Trevor pitch his first game with the mobile bay bears

[@BaseballQuotes1]

this is awesome, well done Momentum!

[@jayjay269]

This was so great and well deserved!

[@DebbieMiklich2016]

❤️😭I LOVE THIS SOOO MUCH!! 😭❤️

[@Muzikrazy213]

Much love, Trevor and utmost congratulations. I'll follow you wherever you go. You're a transcendent lightning rod for this beautiful sport. You and Chalupa are doing more than you know with these vlogs. And Thanks for standing up for what's right regarding my Boys in Blue. Hope to see you come home one day. And no that's not in the OC. #GoDodgers

[@ryans1864]

Amazing stuff! Trevor is a hell of a pitcher and hopefully a few more of those Cy Young trophies are on the way

[@FiveSolas5735]

Such a beautiful video. I thank you

[@harleybowen2908]

This man has been an inspiration for me and the baseball player I want to be just like. I love the fact that he does things his own unorthodox way and that he’s proven you don’t have to be born good at baseball but with a great work ethic you can achieve greatness. As a 15 year old pitcher I’m gonna continue to strive to be as good as Bauer

[@evanlagemann1714]

Congrats my guy. Ever since you came into the league, I knew you had Cy Young caliber stuff. Can’t wait for more great reactions and awards in the future

[@JoeWade]

Momentum is changing the game of baseball and I am here for every second of it.

[@UnderPaah72]

Huge congratulations Trevor!! Thank you for everything you do for the game of baseball. No other pitcher in MlB deserved the Cy Young more than you. Even if you don't come to the Red Sox, I will continue routing for you. Wishing you continued success and a healthy 2021 season

[@gdcvacatons5457]

Love it!! Congratulations!! Well earned by Trevor AND his family.

[@missjoannef4768]

I want to like this 1000 times. Love ❤️ Trevor.

[@Parpatrol]

Love your work Trevor all the way from Australia

[@Not_alex_77]

BOFA, Congrats Trevor! Amazing and inspiring story for me as a young kid who pitches!! Much love from New York!!!

[@anthonymccomack]

Goosebumps! Happy for you Trevor, can't wait to see what the future holds and how you impact the game. Come to LA, you look good in blue.

[@sliimbambino]

Tears. Slow, yet steady...tears.

[@1771josujr]

This was fantastic! Thanks for sharing your journey and congratulations for your hard earned achievements. Now if you were to come on down to Atlanta and push the Braves over the hump, it certainly wouldn’t hurt my feelings at all! Take care Trevor.

[@bkbricks_]

I’m not crying, your crying. Very well put together

[@totallythisthat]

Love this piece. Flowed well

[@WesDaBest]

enough to bring a grown man to tears. well deserved dude🔥💯

[@scottfranklin2389]

Awesome story and well deserved.

[@zacreeder3499]

Fantastic doc about a fantastic achievement!

[@thiccboi5997]

You deserved it bro! Keep paving your own path and changing the game forever. Best wishes for your future👍

[@jakemcclusky]

I love this. Beautiful words from his mother and father. Thanks for the inspiration to be yourself no matter what. Big ups, Trevor 👊

[@anthonylucio7999]

Now we gotta see him do it again next year. Good job Trev

[@danielgao8535]

Absolutely inspirational. You give all the undersized kids hope.

[@ZeuZLoD]

Nice work Momentum!!

[@adamgrose5772]

Great job with the video...."if it was easy, everyone would do it"....love the content and would have no problem going to battle with you everyday!

[@jakeherington7237]

Trevor is an absolute inspiration for me and so many others.

[@chucktaylor6057]

Beautiful!

[@samweber8854]

I would love to have a full episode of something about Trevor Bauer’s life growing up

[@ParaRob]

Could not be happier for this absolute gem of a person!! Keep being you and tearing down batters in front of you while advancing the game we all love to previously unknown peaks. Consider STL during free agency while you are at it.... altho unfortunately I don't think they'll reach in their pockets and give you what you have earned. I know you will be more than a pitcher for any team lucky enough to sign ya. The whole team will be better with you on their side. Good luck and best wishes!!

[@lyyric_like4801]

Congrats Trevor! Loved the toy video camera when you were young!

[@MLBBuds]

Trev is the man. He will continue to get what he deserves. He loves the game and it will love him back

[@phase.4368]

Is this series gonna be back next year?

[@edwinhetherington9801]

Great video. Proud parents

[@williamd44]

Congratulations on the CY Trevor. It was well deserved and many years in the making. You have changed baseball and will continue to with the years to come.

[@stephensimpson2238]

Trevor had no idea you came up through the D-backs!! That’s awesome dude you grinded all the way through bro favorite player in baseball!!

[@itsteslo]

This was nothing short of amazing.

[@Zer0PhxGvn]

Congratulations Trevor well deserved on the CY young and you’ve made your parents proud. You’re an absolute pitching machine

[@jameskim2039]

Very moving...I'm looking at my 10 year old boy...wishing all the best he can

[@rfgolfx]

What a great video ! God bless

[@robmcvaigh796]

So happy for you bro!

[@josiahnusbaum7431]

Guys.... Something's in my eye...... This was amazing!!

[@FreekaPista]

Congrats Trev! Wish you could have won a ring with us but all things happen for a reason. What a huge accomplishment, so deserved.

[@Twinnerwinner-1554]

This dude is very quickly becoming one if my favorite players in the league. Dude is fucking amazing as a pitcher and an amazing dude as well

[@vincentagundez8297]

So happy for TB!

[@romelovesdan]

GREAT! LOVE MAMA and PAPA BAUER!!!! Not afraid to ‘go against the grain’...

[@shaunmcguire9739]

I love everything about this video ❤🤍

[@grcolligan]

This is awesome.

[@unslap2381]

Plz Trevor I love your passion for the game

[@jeffreywatkin4904]

Congratulations man. Only the beginning.

[@jonathanday5459]

Trevor you are changing baseball. And we thank you.

[@shawnstayner7450]

Love you, Trevor! Congratulations on an outstanding performance and a excellently deserved Cy Young award. Miss you in Cleveland. But you made me a Reds fan this year

[@stevendriver1399]

This is great. Coming from an engineer dad who worked with his son to learn 3 different pitches. I'd said many times, at some point very soon, I won't be able to teach him anything new.

[@Onemattressatatime]

Great game great program, trevor is changing the game

[@marciabickel945]

Really great ! Way to go Trevor!

[@pitman225]

This was magical