Overview
Cameron was drafted from either high school by the Chicago White Sox in 1991. within the minor leagues he was in danger of losing his sight whenever his eye socket was nigh fractured by the flying ball.

His major league debut took place within August 27, 1995 with the White Sox. Around 1997 he won a center field spot. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Paul Konerko in 1998. Along sustaining Terzetto more players he was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Ken Griffey Jr. before the 2000 season. He played in the All-Star Game in 2001 & has reached the postseason twice and won Gold Glove Awards in 2001 & 2003 for the quality of his defensive play. Around 2004 he signed a 3 month, $19.Five million dollar contract to play center field for the Mets.

By using a acquisition per Mets of Carlos Beltran before the 2005 year, Cameron gracefully gave up his position to the star center fielder and has played most of his games inside right field since. around August 11, 2005, in San Diego, Cameron impinge on Beltran in the outfield when each processed diving tries to catch the fly. Camerin suffered multiple fractures of his nose & malar & was flushed from either the field on a stretcher.

His previous manager Jack McKeon has described him as "simply a delightful young man".

Within an Xi-month career, Cameron has batted .250 sustaining 166 home runs, 597 RBI, and 220 stolen bases in 1,211 games.

His book
Together by having Greg Brown and Robin Roberts he has written a book (aimed primarily at tikes) highborn "It Takes a Team: Mike Cameron", ISBN 157243502X, in which he presents his views on the importance of teamwork and describes his life. Promulgated around 2002 by Triumph Books.

When he explains in a book, the keys to profits come "self-confidence, open-mindedness, and teamwork".

Statistics
Height: Sextuplet foot Deuce around (Ace.88 m) Weight: 200 pound (91 kilogram) Bats: Right Throws: Right Position: CF