- Not to be confused with Michael Cameron.
Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8 1973) is an American Major League Baseball player with New York Mets.
Overview
Born in Lagrange, Georgia, he was drafted from high school by Chicago White Sox in 1991. In the minor leagues he was in danger of losing his sight when his eye socket was almost fractured by a flying ball.
His major league debut took place in August 27 1995 with the Chicago White Sox. In 1997 he won a centerfield spot. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Paul Konerko in 1998. Along with 3 other players he was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Ken Griffey Jr. before 2000. He played in the All-Star game in 2001 and has reached the postseason twice and won Gold Gloves in 2001 and 2003 for the quality of his defensive play. In 2004 he signed a three year, $19.5 million dollar contract to play center field for the New York Mets.
His former manager Jack McKeon described him as "simply a delightful young man".
His book
Together with Greg Brown and Robin Roberts he has written a book (aimed primarily at children) titled "It Takes a Team: Mike Cameron", ISBN 157243502X, where he presents his views on the importance of teamwork and describes his life. Published in 2002 by Triumph Books.
As he explains in the book, the keys to success are "self-confidence, open-mindedness, and teamwork".
Statistics
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- Position: CF
See also
External links
- Mike Cameron's career statistics at Baseball-Reference.com (http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/camermi01.shtml)
- Information (http://www.mlbsite.com/players/c/cameron_mike.htm)
- More Information (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/C/Cameron_Mike.stm)
- Links to pictures (http://www.thecelebrityportal.com/male.php?nr=1830)
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