Cam Carreon
Born: 8/6/1937 in Colton, CA, USA
Died: 9/2/1987 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-09-27 | Final Game: 1966-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Camilo Carreon
Biography
Cam Carreon, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1966. Known for his versatility as a position player, Carreon played in a total of 354 games throughout his career. He accumulated 260 hits and recorded a batting average of .264, illustrating his ability to contribute offensively during the era of competitive play in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Carreon’s career was highlighted by his contributions as a reliable hitter and a steady presence in the lineup. With 11 home runs and 114 RBIs, he played a significant role on his teams, often coming through in clutch situations. Though he was not known for his speed, he managed to steal 3 bases during his career, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set. While his tenure in the league was relatively brief, Carreon’s impact as a player during a transformative period in baseball history remains noteworthy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 354 | 986 | 113 | 260 | 43 | 4 | 11 | 114 | 3 | 97 | 117 | 0.264 | 0.331 | 0.349 | 0.679 | -425.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CHW | AL | 8 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CHW | AL | 78 | 229 | 32 | 62 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 24 | 0.271 | -211.8 |
| 1962 | CHW | AL | 106 | 313 | 31 | 80 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 37 | 0.256 | -218.7 |
| 1963 | CHW | AL | 101 | 270 | 28 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 32 | 0.274 | 4.9 |
| 1964 | CHW | AL | 37 | 95 | 12 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.274 | -53.9 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 19 | 52 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0.231 | 54.0 |
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 320 | 287 | 1648 | 115 | 13 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CHA | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHA | C | 7 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | CHA | C | 71 | 63 | 395 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| 1962 | CHA | C | 93 | 85 | 519 | 30 | 3 | 5 |
| 1963 | CHA | C | 92 | 81 | 429 | 36 | 6 | 7 |
| 1964 | CHA | C | 34 | 31 | 134 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | CLE | C | 19 | 18 | 122 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | BAL | C | 3 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 320 |