"Cameron, 29 in January, was once a notable prospect. The Astros took him 37th overall in 2015. Due to his speed and defensive abilities, he was considered to have a decent floor. The larger question was how much he would provide with the bat to complement his other skills. Ultimately, a lack of punch on offense has become the story, at least in the majors. Cameron has 472 big league plate appearances spread over five seasons with a 6.6% walk rate and 29.9% strikeout rate. That's led to a .200/.258/.326 line and 65 wRC+."
"Cameron has fared a bit better in the minors, particularly lately. Over the 2024 and 2025 seasons, he stepped to the plate 464 times at the Triple-A level. His 22.2% strikeout rate was far more palatable and his 13.1% walk rate was actually quite strong. He hit a combined .291/.394/.577 for a 146 wRC+. Despite the strong numbers on the farm, he's mostly been relegated to a fringe roster position in the majors. He exhausted his final option season in 2022."
Daz Cameron agreed to a contract with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization, with salary details not yet public. Cameron was a high draft pick (37th overall in 2015) known for speed and defense, but offensive limitations defined his MLB tenure. He posted a .200/.258/.326 line with a 65 wRC+ across 472 major-league plate appearances, including a 29.9% strikeout rate. At Triple-A in 2024–25 he produced a .291/.394/.577 line (146 wRC+) with improved strikeout and walk rates. He had exhausted option years, bounced on and off 40-man rosters, and entered minor-league free agency in 2025. The move to Korea should provide a guaranteed salary and a chance to rebuild value, with potential returns to North America or other Asian leagues if he performs well.
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