Cam Carreon
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Camilo Carreon was an American
Major League Baseball
player from 1959 to 1966 for the Chicago White Sox
, Cleveland Indians
and Baltimore Orioles
. His son Mark
was also a Major League player.
Carreon was late reporting to Sarasota, Florida
for spring training in 1960, because of service in the U.S. Army. In June 1960 he was hitting .270 with San Diego Padres (PCL)
of the Pacific Coast League
. Carreon hit a two-run single off Whitey Ford
to give Juan Pizarro
a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees
on August 15, 1961. The second-inning hit enabled the White Sox to break a 14- game winning streak by Ford. The White Sox placed Carreon on the disabled list on July 3, 1964 after he tore tendons in his right arm. He was part of a three-way trade with the Cleveland Indians
and Kansas City Athletics. In the spring of 1965, Carreon was listed as the Indians' second-string catcher, behind Joe Azcue
. He was one of five players assigned by Cleveland to the Portland Beavers
of the Pacific Coast League in October 1965.
United States
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player from 1959 to 1966 for the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
and Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
. His son Mark
Mark Carreon
Mark Carreon is a former first baseman / outfielder in Major League Baseball.-Career:From through , Carreon played for the New York Mets , Detroit Tigers , San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians . He also played two seasons in Japan for the Chiba Lotte Marines in and...
was also a Major League player.
Carreon was late reporting to Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. It is south of the Tampa Bay Area and north of Fort Myers...
for spring training in 1960, because of service in the U.S. Army. In June 1960 he was hitting .270 with San Diego Padres (PCL)
San Diego Padres (PCL)
The San Diego Padres were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1936 through 1968. The team that would eventually become the Padres was well traveled prior to moving to San Diego. It began its existence in 1903 as the Sacramento Solons, a charter member of the PCL...
of the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
. Carreon hit a two-run single off Whitey Ford
Whitey Ford
Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.-Early life and career:...
to give Juan Pizarro
Juan Pizarro
Juan Ramon Pizarro Cordova is a former major league baseball pitcher.-Milwaukee Braves:Juan Pizarro signed with the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent in 1956. After going 27-6 with a 2.06 earned run average in the minors, he made his major league debut on May 4, 1957 against the Pittsburgh...
a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
on August 15, 1961. The second-inning hit enabled the White Sox to break a 14- game winning streak by Ford. The White Sox placed Carreon on the disabled list on July 3, 1964 after he tore tendons in his right arm. He was part of a three-way trade with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
and Kansas City Athletics. In the spring of 1965, Carreon was listed as the Indians' second-string catcher, behind Joe Azcue
Joe Azcue
José Joaquín Azcue López is a former Cuban professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers. Nicknamed "The Immortal Azcue", he was known for his...
. He was one of five players assigned by Cleveland to the Portland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
of the Pacific Coast League in October 1965.