Mike Cameron

  • Mike Cameron is a Major League center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.

    Cameron was fined and suspended two games for allegedly bumping and arguing with umpire Marvin Hudson during a June 6, 2009, game. Cameron claims he did not bump Hudson and has appealed the suspension.http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4245673

  • Career

    After attending LaGrange High School in LaGrange, Georgia, the Chicago White Sox selected Cameron in the 18th round of the 1991 amateur draft. After four years in the White Sox farm system, Cameron made his major league debut on August 27, 1995. Cameron played four seasons with the White Sox, before they traded him to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Paul Konerko. After one year in Cincinnati, the Reds shipped Cameron, Jake Meyer, Antonio Perez, and Brett Tomko to the Seattle Mariners for Ken Griffey Jr. In 2003, Cameron left Seattle and signed a free agent deal with the New York Mets. The Mets traded Cameron to the San Diego Padres for Xavier Nady on November 18, 2005. After two seasons with the Padres, Cameron signed with the Brewers as a free agent.MLB.com: Mike Cameron Bio

    On November 3, 2008, Cameron's option with the Milwaukee Brewers was exercised. Cameron will receive a contract worth $10 million dollars and return to the Brewers in the 2009 Major League Baseball season. In 2008, Cameron hit .243 with 25 home runs and 70 runs batted in. ESPN.com: Brewers to bring back CF Cameron with $10M option

  • Strengths

    Cameron can hit for power, run in the field and on the bases, field his position, and throw with power and accuracy.SportsNet: Mike Cameron
  • Weaknesses

    What keeps Cameron from being a 5-tool player is his lack of plate discipline. He strikes out excessively, which prevents him from hitting for average.SportsNet: Mike Cameron

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