31 Facts About Cameron Maybin

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Cameron Keith Maybin was born on April 4,1987 and is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current broadcaster.

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Cameron Maybin was the tenth overall pick in the 2005 MLB draft by the Tigers and debuted with them in 2007.

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3.

The summer before his senior season, Maybin won the Connie Mack batting title and the 2004 Connie Mack World Series MVP award.

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4.

Cameron Maybin was named the 2004 Baseball America Youth Player of the Year.

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5.

Cameron Maybin fell to the Tigers in tenth spot in the 2005 draft in part due to speculation he would be difficult to sign.

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In 2006, Cameron Maybin played his first professional season for the Class-A West Michigan Whitecaps, helping them win the Midwest League championship.

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In late November 2006, Cameron Maybin was given the Class A Playoff Performer Award by MiLB.

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Cameron Maybin began the 2007 season with the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the High-A Florida State League.

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Cameron Maybin played in the minors in 2008 for the Marlins Double-A affiliate Carolina Mudcats where he hit.

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10.

Cameron Maybin was called up to the Tigers on August 17,2007, and made his Major League debut that day, going 0-for-4.

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11.

In 2009, Cameron Maybin was the starting center fielder for the Florida Marlins when they faced the Washington Nationals on Opening Day.

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12.

Cameron Maybin began the 2010 season as the Marlins starting center fielder, but was sent to Triple-A New Orleans on June 17 after hitting.

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13.

Cameron Maybin began the 2012 season in a prolonged slump, hitting.

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14.

On July 23,2014, Cameron Maybin was suspended 25 games for using amphetamines, a violation of the Major League Baseball drug policy.

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15.

Cameron Maybin was activated from the restricted list on August 20,2014.

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16.

On May 16,2016, Cameron Maybin was recalled by the Tigers following his rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens.

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17.

On June 30,2016, Cameron Maybin was a key player in the Tigers' dramatic eight-run ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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18.

Cameron Maybin was placed on the 15-day disabled list August 4,2016, having sprained his thumb diving for a ball in a game on August 3,2016.

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19.

Cameron Maybin was activated on August 21,2016, and started in center field against the Boston Red Sox.

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20.

On July 18,2017, Cameron Maybin was placed on the disabled list with a MCL sprain in his right knee.

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21.

In Game 2 of the 2017 World Series, Cameron Maybin came in as a pinch hitter; he singled and stole second in the 11th inning before scoring off a George Springer home run.

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22.

On February 21,2018, Cameron Maybin signed a one-year contract to return to the Marlins.

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23.

On July 31,2018, Cameron Maybin was traded to the Seattle Mariners for shortstop Bryson Brigman and international pool money.

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24.

Cameron Maybin signed a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training with the San Francisco Giants on February 21,2019.

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25.

Cameron Maybin was arrested for DUI on March 1,2019 and was released by the Giants on March 22,2019.

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26.

On March 29,2019, Cameron Maybin signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians.

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27.

On February 19,2021, Cameron Maybin re-signed with the Cubs organization on a minor league contract that included an invitation to Spring Training.

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28.

On March 27,2021, Cameron Maybin was granted his release by the Cubs, making him a free agent, but re-signed with the Cubs on a new minor league contract the next day.

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29.

On May 18,2021, Cameron Maybin was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.

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30.

Cameron Maybin announced his retirement on January 3,2022, in a tweet.

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31.

Cameron Maybin joined the YES Network as a color commentator for Yankees broadcasts for the 2022 season.

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