Michael Terrance Cameron was born on January 8,1973 and is an American former professional Major League Baseball outfielder.
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26 Facts About Mike Cameron
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Mike Cameron played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins over a 16 year career and is currently the Special Assignment Coach for the Seattle Mariners.
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In 2002, Mike Cameron became the 13th player to hit four home runs in one game.
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Mike Cameron was an All-Star in 2001 and won Gold Gloves in 2001,2003, and 2006.
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Mike Cameron is the only MLB player to hit 2 home runs in the same game with 8 separate teams.
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Mike Cameron was born in La Grange, Georgia and raised on Render Street by his grandmother; he moved into her house when he was seven years old to keep her company after her husband died.
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Mike Cameron's grandmother kept him from playing baseball as a high school junior because he failed a chemistry class.
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Mike Cameron was drafted out of high school in the 18th round by the Chicago White Sox in 1991.
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Mike Cameron was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Paul Konerko in 1998.
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Mike Cameron tied a major league record on May 2,2002 when he hit four home runs in one game becoming only the 15th player in MLB history to do this.
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Mike Cameron played in the All-Star Game in 2001 and reached the postseason twice and won the Gold Glove Award in 2001 and 2003 for his defensive play in the outfield.
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Mike Cameron suffered a concussion and multiple fractures of his nose and cheekbones, and was removed from the field on a stretcher.
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On November 15,2005 Mike Cameron was traded to the San Diego Padres for Xavier Nady.
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Mike Cameron was just the second major leaguer to be suspended for a second positive test for stimulants, following Neifi Perez.
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Mike Cameron claimed to be struggling with after-effects of the collision that ended his 2005 season.
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Mike Cameron told USA Today that he will see a neurologist to determine if he is suffering from post-concussion syndrome.
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On May 24,2009, Mike Cameron hit his 250th career home run against the Minnesota Twins, becoming the 20th player in the league to hit 250 home runs and steal 250 bases.
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Mike Cameron missed most of the season with a groin injury but managed to still hit 4 home runs on the season.
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Mike Cameron never played in any games for the Nationals and announced his retirement on February 19,2012.
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Mike Cameron signed a one-day contract with Seattle on April 14,2012, to officially retire as a Mariner before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Mariners' home opener that same day.
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Mike Cameron is known for routinely sitting on top of the dugout to sign autographs and talk with fans before games.
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Mike Cameron is actively involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation as well as the Starlight Foundation.
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Mike Cameron married his former high school classmate, JaBreka, in or around 1999.
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Mike Cameron was drafted 37th overall by the Houston Astros in the 2015 MLB draft.
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