Horton’s first start as a high school quarterback came during Norman High and Norman North’s Crosstown Clash rivalry. Just months after recovering from his surgery, Horton started games in the College World Series.

Horton reached the majors thanks to a collaborative process that began during spring training in Arizona: "He's going to impact this team."

Cade Horton knew pretty quickly something was up. Triple-A Iowa pitching coach Tony Cougoule summoned Horton from his Toledo, Ohio, hotel room to head up to manager Marty Pevey’s room because he had been named the league’s pitcher of the month.