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. As a sophomore he batted .446 with 29 hits, 31 runs scored, 25 RBI, seven doubles, two triples, and four home run. Caminiti reclassified from the class of 2025 to 2024. 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. 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. He committed to play college baseball at LSU.
Professional career
Caminiti was considered a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. The Atlanta Braves selected him with the 24th overall selection in the draft. On July 19, 2024, Caminiti signed with the Braves on a $3.6 million contract. 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.
Personal life
Caminiti is a cousin of former 1996 National League MVP Ken Caminiti.
References
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
