Daz Cameron’s Rookie Season Continues To Teeterboard

The Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Daz Camron to the Toledo Mud Hens on August 29th ‘to get his swing going,’ the organization explains.

The team is currently looking for another arm down the stretch, and with the way Cameron‘s batting average continues to plummet, the decision came swiftly.

Tigers manager AJ Hinch told the Detroit Free Press:

 

“We will take at least a 10-day period to get Daz’s rhythm, timing, and get his swing going in the right direction.” Hinch added, “He needs to play every day, something he is not doing right now. Hopefully, at some point between now and the end of the season, he gets more time up in the big leagues here.”

 

A minor setback makes for a significant comeback as Cameron lifted a two-run dinger to left field in his first game back in the minors.

He finished the day 1-for-5 with two RBI and one home run.

Cameron wanted to make sure those in attendance and the hire-ups were paying attention.

So, on day three, he opened the game with a loud solo home run to left-center to put his team up 1-0.

Through 136 at-bats, the 24-year-old is hitting .279 in Toledo with 14 RBI, seven walks, and a couple of blasts.

The demotion seems to be working out as it is essential for Daz to get consistent at bats for his swing to take shape.

 

“There are days he comes with different hand placements, different rhythm, different timing; That is hard to do at this level,” said Hinch. When we’ve seen the electrifying skills, and I think he’s going to be back in short order, but consistency can only come with playing.”

 

Cameron was hitting .177 with 14 hits, 11 RBI, four bases on balls, and three home runs in 25 MLB games. 

One of his homers came on Father’s Day with his MLB Dad Mike in the stands.

Injuries have continued to plague his illustrious career. Toe strains and elbow problems have kept the rookie out of a potentially All-Black outfield featuring fellow MLBbros “Real Deal” Akil Baddoo and Derek “Thrill” Hill. 

But the kid is not bereft of talent as big-time players make big-time plays.

Daz did that against the Toronto Blue Jays when he connected on a two-out RBI double in extras to put the Tigers ahead on the day Miguel Cabrera joined the exclusive 500-home run club.

 

All indications point to Cameron making a jump back to the show between now and mid-September due to the 10-day eligibility stint a player must complete after an organization options them to the minor league.

It seems the team has this one right. Taking one step back will make for a triumphant return for Daz in the long run. He’s got the pedigree and the skills to play a long time in the league.