Cam Caminiti

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

Cam Caminiti
Atlanta Braves
Outfielder/Pitcher
Born: (2006-08-08) August 8, 2006 (age 18) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Left

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] By the end of the 2024 season, Caminiti was ranked 92nd on MLB.com's list of top 100 prospects, despite making only one professional appearance.^[14]

Personal life

Caminiti is a cousin of former 1996 National League MVP Ken Caminiti.^[15][16]

References

1. Randhawa, Manny (July 2, 2024). "Get to know No. 15 Draft prospect Cam Caminiti". MLB.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
2. "Saguaro's Cam Caminiti embraces baseball legacy of cousin and MLB star Ken Caminiti". The Arizona Republic. April 21, 2022.
3. "'It was not an easy decision': Saguaro All-Arizona baseball player Cam Caminiti reclassifies to 2024". The Arizona Republic. June 6, 2023.
4. Frey, Thomas (March 7, 2024). "High school baseball: MLB Draft prospect Cam Caminiti strikes out 16, throws no-hitter over five innings". MaxPreps.
5. "Saguaro's Cam Caminiti named Gatorade Arizona High School Baseball Player of the Year". The Arizona Republic. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
6. "Canyon del Oro AZ HS baseball runner up to Saguaro, Caminiti". Arizona Daily Star. May 14, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
7. "Signing Day Recap: LSU Baseball". 9 November 2023.
8. "Another Caminiti Hopes to pave his own baseball journey". Retrieved June 7, 2024.
9. Law, Keith (May 15, 2024). "MLB Mock Draft 2024: Why Guardians could go Travis Bazzana over Charlie Condon". The Athletic. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
10. Mayo, Jonathan (June 7, 2024). "Get to know heralded prep prospect Cam Caminiti". MLB.com. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
11. Riley, Koki (July 14, 2024). "LSU baseball signee Cam Caminiti picked by the Atlanta Braves in 2024 MLB Draft first round". The Advocate. Retrieved July 14, 2024. Alternate URL
12. Randhawa, Manny (July 14, 2024). "Braves draft a familiar name in Caminiti". MLB.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
13. Burns, Gabriel (July 19, 2024). "Braves sign first-round pick LHP Cam Caminiti". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
14. Bowman, Mark (October 17, 2024). "These Braves prospects made their mark in 2024". Retrieved October 22, 2024.
15. "Saguaro ace Cam Caminiti strikes out first 16 batters in front of large throng of MLB scouts, GMs". The Arizona Republic. March 7, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
16. "Saguaro baseball star Cam Caminiti's rapid rise leads to LSU signing, sights on MLB draft". The Arizona Republic. November 8, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)