Trevor Bauer's agent drops 2-word response to Studio Ghibli AI photo of former Cy Young Award winner

Modified Apr 02, 2025 01:58 GMT

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres - Source: Imagn — Former Dodgers star Trevor Bauer is the latest to appear in a Studi Ghibili AI photo on social media (Photo Source: IMAGN)

Trevor Bauer cannot keep himself out of the spotlight on social media. The former National League Cy Young Award winner has not pitched in Major League Baseball since 2021 in the wake of sexual assault allegations against him. Although he was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, he still has yet to secure another MLB deal.

That being said, this has not stopped him from pitching professionally or remaining active on social media. In fact, at this point of his career, Trevor Bauer might be better known for his presence on social media as opposed to actually pitching.

From viral at-bat challenges to hot takes on the latest baseball news, Bauer has grown a steady following on social media thanks to his posts.

In a social media post, the former Los Angeles Dodgers star joined in on the latest viral trend, using artificial intelligence to recreate an image in the Studio Ghibli art style. In the photo, an animated Bauer can be seen donning a teal and red jersey from the Diablos Rojos de Mexico, the club he played for last year.

The Instagram post has over 12,000 likes already drew several reactions and comments. One of these repsonses came from his agent Rachel Luba, who kept her comment short and to the point.

"Love this" - Luba wrote in the comments.

Trevor Bauer is not the only celebrity to be re-created in the Studio Ghibli AI posts. Other athletes and entertainters who have been created with the AI program, including actor Jack Black, singer Taylor Swift, and Barcelona handball superstar Dika Mem.

Trevor Bauer has returned to Japan to pitch this season

Despite a strong season pitching in the Mexican League in 2024, Bauer was unable to secure a contract with any Major League Baseball team. Instead, Bauer signed a one-year deal to return to the Yokohama BayStars, the team he pitched for in 2023.

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While the level of competition is viewed as stronger than in Mexico, the former Cincinnati Reds ace might have to prove himself to be healthy and ready before he can contribute for his new club.

According to Gaijin Baseball on X, Bauer has been removed from the BayStars roster and will set out on a rehab assignment, which will keep him away until at least April 10.

About the author

Lyndon is a Journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. An international handball player with Team Canada, Lyndon has traveled across the globe representing club and country. He also completed his studies at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) and Universite de Poitiers.

Author of the book "The Great Baseball Road Trip," Lyndon was able to combine his three favorite things: writing, sports, and travel! In the book he traveled across the USA for 66 days, visiting all 30 MLB stadiums, and creating one life-changing experience.

A Blue Jays fan, one of his favorite memories came during the 2015 ALDS when Jose Bautista hit his now-iconic bat-flip home run off the Rangers.

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Edited by Lyndon Suvanto