Cameron Perkins, baseball player, 2017-2017

Cameron Perkins

Born: 9/27/1990 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-20 | Final Game: 2017-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Cameron Edward Perkins

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Biography

Cameron Perkins, born in 1990, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player from June 20, 2017, to September 22, 2017. He appeared in 42 games during his time in the big leagues, where he showcased his skills primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies. Throughout his short tenure, Perkins recorded 16 hits, including one home run, and drove in eight runs, finishing with a batting average of .182. Despite not making a significant impact statistically, Perkins was recognized for his versatility and potential within the organization. His time in the majors came during a transitional period for baseball, as teams increasingly sought to integrate advanced analytics into player evaluation. While Perkins did not achieve standout statistics, he contributed to a Phillies team focused on rebuilding and developing young talent. After his retirement, Perkins remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the challenges and triumphs faced by players striving to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 88 9 16 5 0 1 8 0 5 23 0.182 0.237 0.273 0.510 -524.1

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 32.1% below 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
2017 PHI NL 42 88 9 16 5 0 1 8 0 5 23 0.182 .254 (-29%) .324 (-27%) .425 (-36%) .750 (-32%) -524.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 28 16 37 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 PHI 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 PHI OF 28 16 37 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 15
Center Field 4
Right Field 12