| Cameron Maybin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Maybin with the Braves in 2015 | |
| Center fielder | |
| Born: (1987-04-04)April 4, 1987 (age 38) Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 17, 2007, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 29, 2021, for the New York Mets | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .254 |
| Home runs | 72 |
| Runs batted in | 354 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Cameron Keith Maybin (born April 4, 1987) is an American professionalbaseballbroadcaster and formercenter fielder. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theDetroit Tigers,Florida / Miami Marlins,San Diego Padres,Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Angels,Houston Astros,Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,Chicago Cubs, andNew York Mets. He was the tenth overall pick in the2005 MLB draft by the Tigers and debuted with them in 2007. With the Astros, he won the2017 World Series.
Maybin played high school baseball forT. C. Roberson High School inAsheville, North Carolina. As a freshman, he led his team to the 2002North Carolina 3A state title and was named MVP of the state championship series.[1] Joe Hayden, his manager with the Midland Redskins, said he had "the same instincts in the outfield and at the plate" asKen Griffey Jr., who Hayden also coached in the Connie Mack Division, anamateur baseball league for players 18 and younger.[1] The summer before his senior season, Maybin won the Connie Mack batting title and the 2004 Connie Mack World Series MVP award.[2] Maybin was also named the 2004Baseball America Youth Player of the Year.[2]
Prior to the2005 MLB draft,Baseball America tabbed Maybin as the most promising available outfielder and the third-best hitting prospect overall.[3] He fell to theTigers in tenth spot in the 2005 draft in part due to speculation he would be difficult to sign.[4] He signed in September for a $2.65 million bonus.[5]
In 2006, Maybin played his first professional season for the Class-AWest Michigan Whitecaps, helping them win theMidwest League championship. He had abatting average of .304, hit ninehome runs andstole 27 bases. He was chosen to participate in theAll-Star Futures Game.[6]
In late November 2006, Cameron was given the Class A Playoff Performer Award by MiLB.com.[7] He began the 2007 season with theLakeland Flying Tigers of the High-AFlorida State League.[8] On August 9, 2007, Maybin was promoted from the Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers to the Double-AErie SeaWolves where he played six games before his call up to the Major League.
Maybin was consistently ranked as the Tigers top minor league prospect while in the organization.[8][9][10]
Maybin also played in the minors in 2008 for the Marlins Double-A affiliateCarolina Mudcats where he hit .277 with 13home runs, 49RBIs and 21stolen bases to go along with a hefty 124 strikeouts in 390 at-bats (108 games).
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Maybin was called up to the Tigers on August 17, 2007 and made his Major League debut that day, going 0-for-4.[11] He was the youngest player in the American League (20 years old). In his second game, August 18, 2007, Maybin picked up his first careerhit, (asingle), and first careerhome run, both off ofRoger Clemens. During his next plate appearance, he was hit by a Clemens fastball. Thus, Maybin received his first MLB hit, home run, and hit-by-pitch in the same game.[12][13][14][15] Maybin became the first player to hit a home run off a pitcher who won aCy Young Award before he was born.[16]
On December 5, 2007, the Tigers traded Maybin,Andrew Miller,Mike Rabelo,Dallas Trahern,Eulogio De La Cruz, andBurke Badenhop to theFlorida Marlins forDontrelle Willis andMiguel Cabrera.[17]
The Marlins called up Maybin on September 16, 2008. He went 16 for 32 (.500 average) with 4 stolen bases in 8 Major League games. On September 28, playing in center field, he caught the final out in the final game played atShea Stadium, a fly ball fromNew York Mets right fielderRyan Church.[18][19] In 2009, Maybin was the starting center fielder for Florida when they faced theWashington Nationals onOpening Day. Maybin was sent down to the AAANew Orleans Zephyrs on May 10 after a poor start to the 2009 season, hitting .202 in 22 starts. Maybin was called back up to the Marlins on August 31 after hitting .319 in Triple-A and finished out the season with the big league club.[20]
Maybin began the 2010 season as the Marlins starting center fielder, but was sent to Triple-A New Orleans on June 17 after hitting .225 with the club.[20] He hit .340 in the minors and rejoined the Marlins on August 24. In his final season with the Marlins, Maybin finished the year hitting .234 with 9 stolen bases over 82 games.
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Following the 2010 season, Maybin was traded to the Padres forRyan Webb andEdward Mujica.[21] In2011, he became the ninth player in Padres history to steal 40 bases.[22] He hit .264 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs and was the Padres' 2011 nominee for theHank Aaron Award.[23] TheSan Diego Union-Tribune praised Maybin's defense and called his acquisition "one of the best trades in Padres history" and named him the team's MVP.[24]MLB.com wrote that his defense in center field was "Gold Glove-caliber".[23]
On March 3, 2012, Maybin and the Padres agreed on a five-year contract worth $25 million with a club option for a sixth year.[25]
Maybin began the 2012 season in a prolonged slump, hitting .212 in the first half of the season, but he rebounded in the second half, batting .283, and finished the year with a .243/.306/.349 batting line and 26 stolen bases. He removed a high leg kick from his swing in July and credited the adjustment with his improved results.[26] Maybin was also hampered during the season by a lingering sore wrist that caused him to miss a handful of starts in late May and in July[27] and a sore Achilles' tendon that cost him time in September.[28] Maybin made 136 starts in center field on the year.
Maybin missed most of the 2013 season to injuries. He started 10 games in center field before going on the disabled list in mid-April with inflammation and an impingement in his right wrist. He returned for 4 games in early June before he tore a posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee diving for a ball.[29] While rehabbing the knee, Maybin decided to have surgery on the wrist in September as it continued to trouble him.[30] The surgery found loose particles and loose cartilage and a recovery time of 8–12 weeks was expected.[31]
On July 23, 2014, Maybin was suspended 25 games for using amphetamines, a violation of theMajor League Baseball drug policy. He said the failed test was the result of treatment forattention deficit disorder (ADD), but added: "I understand that I must accept responsibility for this mistake".[32][33] Maybin was activated from the restricted list on August 20, 2014.[34]
On April 5, 2015, Maybin was traded along with LFCarlos Quentin, LF Jordan Paroubeck, RHPMatt Wisler, and a draft pick to theAtlanta Braves for RHPCraig Kimbrel and outfielderMelvin Upton Jr.[35] During the 2015 season, Maybin hit .267/.327/.370 with 65 runs scored, 18 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, and 59 RBIs in 141 games. He finished 10th in the National League with 23 stolen bases.[36] He was sixth in the league with a .356 batting average with runners in scoring position.[37]
On November 20, 2015, the Braves traded Maybin to the Tigers forIan Krol andGabe Speier.[38] On March 3, 2016, the Tigers announced that Maybin suffered a non-displaced fracture in his wrist that would sideline him for at least 4–6 weeks. The fracture occurred when Maybin was hit by a 95-mph fastball fromNew York Yankees pitcherLuis Severino in aspring training game.[39] On May 16, 2016, Maybin was recalled by the Tigers following his rehab assignment with theToledo Mud Hens.[40] Maybin was named the American LeagueCo-Player of the Week, along with fellow Tigers teammateMiguel Cabrera, for whom he had been traded 8 years ago, for the week of May 16–22. Maybin hit .600/.652/.750 with one home run, five RBIs and four stolen bases in his first six games in his second stint with the Tigers.[41]
On June 30, 2016, Maybin was a key player in the Tigers' dramatic eight-run ninth inning against theTampa Bay Rays. With the Tigers trailing 7–2 entering the top of the ninth, Maybin led off the inning with a single, and later finished the rally with a three-run double, helping the Tigers to a 10–7 win.[42]
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. He was activated on August 21, 2016, and started in center field against theBoston Red Sox.[43]
Maybin hit .315 for the 2016 Tigers, with 4 home runs, 5 triples and a team-leading 15 stolen bases, but injuries limited him to just 92 games.
After the 2016 season, the Tigers traded Maybin to theLos Angeles Angels forVictor Alcántara.[44] The Angels subsequently exercised the $9 million option on Maybin's contract for the 2017 season.[45] On July 18, 2017, Maybin was placed on the disabled list with a MCL sprain in his right knee.[46] Maybin batted .235, hit 6 home runs, stole 29 bases, and drove in 22RBIs in 93 games with the Angels before being claimed off waivers by the Astros on August 31, 2017.[44]
On August 31, 2017, theHouston Astros acquired Maybin from the Angels offwaivers.[47] In Game 2 of the2017 World Series, Maybin came in as apinch hitter; he singled and stole second in the 11th inning before scoring off aGeorge Springer home run. Houston would go on to win that game 7–6 in the 11th.[48] Houston would go on to win the series in 7, giving Maybin his first Championship.[49][50] In 2017 for the Astros, he batted .186/.226/.441 in 59 at bats.[36]
On February 21, 2018, Maybin signed a one-year contract worth $3.5 million (plus incentives) to return to the Marlins.[51] With the Marlins in 2018, he batted .251/.338/.343 in 251 at bats.[36]
On July 31, 2018, Maybin was traded to theSeattle Mariners for shortstopBryson Brigman and $250,000 in international bonus pool slot money.[52] With the Mariners in 2018, he batted .242/.289/.319 in 97 plate appearances.[36] He elected free agency on October 29.[37]
Maybin signed a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training with theSan Francisco Giants on February 21, 2019.[53] Maybin was arrested for DUI on March 1, 2019[54] and was released by the Giants on March 22, 2019.
On March 29, 2019, Maybin signed a minor league deal with theCleveland Indians. He began the 2019 season with theColumbus Clippers.
On April 25, 2019, the Indians traded Maybin to theNew York Yankees for cash considerations.[55] Maybin made his debut with the Yankees the next day, April 26. He went 1–4 in the game with an RBI.[56] Maybin homered in four consecutive games in June. Yankees radio announcer,John Sterling gave the call of "Hammerin' Cameron!" after each Maybin home run, similar to the unique calls he gave to many Yankee players.[57] During his time with the Yankees, Maybin's consistent high-level play and enthusiastic personality made him a quick fan favorite.[58]
On February 12, 2020, the Tigers signed Maybin to a one-year $1.5 million contract for his third stint with the team and traded him a third time.[59]
On August 31, 2020, the Tigers traded Maybin to theChicago Cubs for infielderZack Short.[60] In 32 games split between the Tigers and Cubs, Maybin hit .247/.307/.387 with one home run and 7 RBI in 93 at-bats.[61] On February 19, 2021, Maybin re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league contract that included an invitation to Spring Training.[62]
On March 27, 2021, 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.[63]
On May 18, 2021, Maybin was traded to theNew York Mets for cash considerations. The cash payment for the trade by the Mets was one dollar.[64][65] On May 19, Maybin was selected to the active roster.[66] Maybin was designated for assignment on May 31 after going 1-for-28 in 9 games.[67] He was outrighted to the Triple-ASyracuse Mets on June 3.[68] On October 4, Maybin elected free agency.[61]
Maybin announced his retirement on January 3, 2022, in a tweet.[69]
Maybin joined theYES Network as acolor commentator for Yankees broadcasts for the 2022 season.[70] In April 2022, he joinedMLB Network as an on-air contributor for shows such asMLB Tonight.[71] Maybin joined the Tigers broadcast team onBally Sports Detroit as a studio analyst and occasional in-game analyst for the 2023 season. Maybin is also an analyst for theDetroit Tigers Radio Network for about 40 road contests.[72]
Maybin is a cousin of formerNFL linebackerAaron Maybin, currentDetroit Lions linebackerJalen Reeves-Maybin (Reeves-Maybin's father is Marques Maybin, a former University of Louisville basketball guard), formerNBA guardRashad McCants,[73] and formerWNBA guard/forwardRashanda McCants. He is a third cousin of formerNFL andCanadian Football League running backJohn Avery.[74]
Maybin and his wife Courtney's first child was born in 2016.[75] They have three children, Trent, Max, and Laila.[69] The family ran a non-profit called Maybin Mission that supported children in his hometown of Asheville.[76]
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