Cam Caminiti Explained

Cam Caminiti
Team:Atlanta Braves
Position:Outfielder/Pitcher
Birth Date:8 August 2006
Birth Place:Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left

Cameron Dominic Caminiti (born August 8, 2006) is an American professional baseball outfielder and pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization.

Amateur career

Caminiti lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and attends Saguaro High School.[1] [2] As a sophomore he batted .446 with 29 hits, 31 runs scored, 25 RBI, seven doubles, two triples, and four home run.[3] Caminiti reclassified from the class of 2025 to 2024.[4] He was named the Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior after compiling a 9–0 record with a 0.93 ERA and 119 strikeouts as a pitcher while also batting .493 with three home runs, 33 runs scored, and 28 RBI.[5] Caminiti pitched a complete game and struck out 11 batters while giving up one run in the Class 4A State Championship Game as Saguaro won 2–1 over Canyon del Oro High School.[6] He committed to play college baseball at LSU.[7] [8]

Professional career

Caminiti was considered a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[9] [10] The Atlanta Braves selected him with the 24th overall selection in the draft.[11] [12] On July 19, 2024, Caminiti signed with the Braves on a $3.6 million contract.[13]

Personal life

Caminiti is a cousin of former 1996 National League MVP Ken Caminiti.[14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. News: Randhawa . Manny . Get to know No. 15 Draft prospect Cam Caminiti . July 14, 2024 . MLB.com . July 2, 2024.
  2. Web site: Saguaro's Cam Caminiti embraces baseball legacy of cousin and MLB star Ken Caminiti. The Arizona Republic. April 21, 2022.
  3. Web site: 'It was not an easy decision': Saguaro All-Arizona baseball player Cam Caminiti reclassifies to 2024. The Arizona Republic. June 6, 2023.
  4. Web site: High school baseball: MLB Draft prospect Cam Caminiti strikes out 16, throws no-hitter over five innings. Thomas. Frey. MaxPreps. March 7, 2024.
  5. Web site: Saguaro's Cam Caminiti named Gatorade Arizona High School Baseball Player of the Year. The Arizona Republic. June 3, 2024. June 7, 2024.
  6. Web site: Canyon del Oro AZ HS baseball runner up to Saguaro, Caminiti. Arizona Daily Star. May 14, 2024. June 7, 2024.
  7. Web site: Signing Day Recap: LSU Baseball. 9 November 2023 .
  8. Web site: Another Caminiti Hopes to pave his own baseball journey. June 7, 2024.
  9. Web site: MLB Mock Draft 2024: Why Guardians could go Travis Bazzana over Charlie Condon. Keith. Law. The Athletic. May 15, 2024. June 7, 2024.
  10. Web site: Get to know heralded prep prospect Cam Caminiti. Jonathan. Mayo. MLB.com. June 7, 2024. June 7, 2024.
  11. News: Riley . Koki . LSU baseball signee Cam Caminiti picked by the Atlanta Braves in 2024 MLB Draft first round . July 14, 2024 . The Advocate . July 14, 2024. Alternate URL
  12. News: Randhawa . Manny . Braves draft a familiar name in Caminiti . July 14, 2024 . MLB.com . July 14, 2024.
  13. News: Burns . Gabriel . Braves sign first-round pick LHP Cam Caminiti . July 20, 2024 . Atlanta Journal Constitution . July 19, 2024.
  14. Web site: Saguaro ace Cam Caminiti strikes out first 16 batters in front of large throng of MLB scouts, GMs. The Arizona Republic. March 7, 2024. April 17, 2024.
  15. Web site: Saguaro baseball star Cam Caminiti's rapid rise leads to LSU signing, sights on MLB draft. The Arizona Republic. November 8, 2023. April 17, 2024.