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Bill Caudill celebrates 70th birthday as a notable MLB closer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Bill Caudill celebrates 70th birthday as a notable MLB closer

Summary

Bill Caudill marks his 70th birthday today. Known for his time as a closer with the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics, he led the league with 36 saves in a season with Oakland. Caudill began his career with the Chicago Cubs, eventually signing a significant contract with the Blue Jays in the mid-1980s. After a challenging stint, he played his final MLB season with Oakland before retiring and moving into a managerial role. In addition to Caudill's birthday, former Blue Jay Joe Cannon and current player Ty France also celebrate birthdays today.

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By the Numbers

•Caudill's MLB career includes 106 saves and a 3.68 ERA.
•He was the first client of agent Scott Boras.
•Caudill struggled in his second season with the Blue Jays.
•Cannon and France also celebrate birthdays today.

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Bill Caudill celebrates his 70th birthday today. For those unfamiliar, Caudill was the Blue Jays’ answer to B.J. Ryan back in the 1980s. He broke into the majors with the Cubs, then found his stride as one of baseball’s elite closers in Seattle, before moving to Oakland, where he racked up 36 saves in a […]
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