Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Cam Booser
Booser earned the win in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field, as Tampa Bay won 5-2. He pitched one inning and recorded the final outs of the appearance in that game. The victory gave the Rays a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Booser from Triple-A Durham, giving him his Rays debut for the 2026 season. He had spent the first two months of the season in the minors after not making the Opening Day roster. He quickly became a high-leverage left-handed option in the bullpen.
The Rays added Booser to their 40-man roster after the club informed him in March that he would not make the Opening Day roster. He was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. The move also prevented him from using an opt-out clause in his minor league deal.
The Chicago White Sox declined to tender Booser a contract for the 2026 season, making him a free agent. He had spent 2025 with the club after an offseason trade from the Boston Red Sox.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cameron Joseph Booser |
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| Summary | Left-handed relief pitcher who reached Major League Baseball in 2024 at age 31, after leaving the sport in 2017 and returning through independent work and minor league deals. He has pitched for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays, and in 2026 became a key left-handed setup man for the Rays bullpen. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
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| Weight | 230 lb |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
| Position | Pitcher (relief) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Fife High School, Fife, Washington |
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Personal Life
| Notes | Battled alcohol addiction and depression during his time away from baseball; later returned to the game after relocating to the Phoenix area. |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jessica |
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Family
| Parents | Lived with his parents in Seattle after leaving baseball in 2017 |
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Career
| Early Professional Start | Signed by the Minnesota Twins as an undrafted free agent on August 12, 2013; spent five seasons in the Twins system, never advancing above High-A. | ||||||
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| Retirement | Stepped away from baseball in November 2017 at age 25. | ||||||
| Return to Baseball | Worked as a carpenter installing ceilings in Seattle, joined the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, then signed with the Arizona organization in 2022. | ||||||
| Boston Red Sox | Signed in February 2023; pitched for Triple-A Worcester and made his MLB debut with Boston on April 19, 2024. | ||||||
| Chicago White Sox | Pitched for the White Sox in 2025 after an offseason trade; the club declined to tender him a contract for 2026. | ||||||
| Tampa Bay Rays | Signed a minor league contract in January 2026, added to the 40-man roster in March 2026, recalled from Triple-A Durham in late May 2026, and has since pitched in the Rays bullpen, including postseason games in 2026. | ||||||
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Style Quotient
| Pitch Mix | Four-seam fastball, cutter, and slider |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was named the league's most valuable player in 2009 while at Fife High School. | |
| 2. Broke a femur playing high school football and fractured a vertebra while weightlifting. | |
| 3. Underwent Tommy John surgery during his freshman year of college. | |
| 4. Gave pitching lessons to kids while working as a carpenter. | |
| 5. Received the MLB Tony Conigliaro Award in 2024. | |
| 6. Was the oldest rookie used by the Red Sox since 1947 when he debuted at age 31. | |
| 7. Was named a Mid-Season All-Star in the Minor League MID circuit in 2015 while playing for the Cedar Rapids Kernels. |
