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

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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

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	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	.258 (+5%)	.328 (+1%)	.399 (-11%)	.727 (-6%)	-211.8
1962	CHW	AL	106	313	31	80	19	1	4	37	1	33	37	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (-8%)	.719 (-4%)	-218.7
1963	CHW	AL	101	270	28	74	10	1	2	35	1	23	32	0.274	.246 (+11%)	.308 (+8%)	.371 (-8%)	.680 (-1%)	4.9
1964	CHW	AL	37	95	12	26	5	0	0	4	0	7	13	0.274	.250 (+9%)	.312 (+6%)	.377 (-14%)	.690 (-5%)	-53.9
1965	CLE	AL	19	52	6	12	2	1	1	7	1	9	6	0.231	.245 (-6%)	.310 (+11%)	.371 (-2%)	.682 (+4%)	54.0
1966	BAL	AL	4	9	2	2	2	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0