Trevino's Rise

Edgardo Trevino is living life as if he just signed a new lease on his big league career. And why shouldn't he? The 25 year old starter has found newfound success under new Scottsdale owner jlinch.

Trevino was a star pitcher in the Oakland Aces minor league system for the better part of 3 seasons, starting 79 games, and posting a 36-20 record with a 3.49 career ERA.

"Our old owner ran a very tight ship in the minor leagues, which I believe helped me excel," Trevino said.

Then, on August 18 of last summer, Trevino got the news every minor league player longs to hear; he'd been promoted to the big club.

"And that's when everything fell apart. I started 8 games or so in the middle of that season, and struggled. And that's when the franchise forgot about me."

Owner D.D., instead of demoting him to AAA, decided to put Edgardo in the bullpen. "I had no experience ever coming in as a relief pitcher, and I don't have the style for it, when it comes right down to it."

Trevino struggled that season, with a 5.22 ERA in 15 appearances, 7 of them in relief. The following year was no better. Trevino tacked up 46 innings in 36 relief appearances, and finished the year with a 5.09 ERA.

"I felt like I'd never achieve success, because I wasn't getting the chance to grow. I went into last offseason hoping to be moved to a franchise that would let me grow. And that's when my life changed, for the second time."

D.D. left the franchise, new owner jlinch immediately moved the team to Scottsdale, and re-inserted Trevino into the starting rotation. He's responded brilliantly, compiling an 8-5 record in 18 starts, while leading the AL with a 2.64 ERA.

"He's not only saved my career, but he's saved this franchise. We may not be immediately competitive, but the moves being made are showing the league that this franchise will be a player for years to come, and thanks to jlinch, I'll get to be a big part of that."