Mike Cameron
An excellent defensive center fielder, Mike Cameron made history with his bat on May 2, 2002, when he slugged four homers against the Chicago White Sox - the team that had drafted him. Cameron won three Gold Glove Awards and topped the 20-homer mark six times for four different teams.
Played For
Chicago White Sox (1995-1998)
Cincinnati Reds (1999)
Seattle Mariners (2000-2003)
New York Mets (2004-2005)
Born
Michael Terrance Cameron was born on January 8, 1973, in LaGrange, GA.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: CF
Primary Team: CHA
Major League Debut
August 27, 1995
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Post-Season Appearances
2000 American League Championship Series
2000 American League Divisional Series
2001 American League Championship Series
2001 American League Divisional Series
Awards and Honors
2001 AL Gold Glove
2003 AL Gold Glove
Batting Feats
- May 2, 2002: 4 HR... Cameron lined out to deep right field in his final at-bat in the 8th inning... Cameron homered twice in the first inning, each time after teammate Bret Boone had homered, setting a ML record for most homers by teammates in an inning... Each of his homers was a solo shot... In this game, Cameron scaled the center field wall to take away a grand slam homer from the Sox... The M's won the game, 15-4.
Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
Cameron was suspended for 25 games at the start of the 2008 season for testing positive twice for a banned stimulant.
All-Star Selections
2001 AL
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