Cam Vieaux
Cam Vieaux | |||||||||||||||
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![]() Vieaux at Michigan State in 2016 | |||||||||||||||
Free agent | |||||||||||||||
Pitcher | |||||||||||||||
Born: Novi, Michigan, U.S. | December 5, 1993|||||||||||||||
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |||||||||||||||
MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
June 17, 2022, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||||||||||||||
Career statistics (through 2022 season) | |||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||||||||||||||
Earned run average | 10.38 | ||||||||||||||
Strikeouts | 15 | ||||||||||||||
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Cameron Scott Vieaux (born December 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He made his MLB debut in 2022.
Amateur career
[edit]Vieaux graduated from Walled Lake Western High School in Commerce Township, Michigan.[1] He played baseball for Walled Lake Western, but was not drafted out of high school.[2] Vieaux enrolled at Michigan State University and walked on to the Michigan State Spartans baseball team.[3] In 2015, as a redshirt sophomore, Vieaux had a 4–7 win–loss record and a 3.49 earned run average (ERA).[2] He then played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4] The Detroit Tigers selected Vieaux in the 19th round, with the 580th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft. He did not sign, returning to Michigan State for another year.[5] As Michigan State's top starting pitcher in 2016, Vieaux had a 7–4 win–loss record and a 2.28 earned run average.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]The Pirates chose Vieaux in the sixth round, with the 195th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft, and he signed with the Pirates for a reported $175,000 signing bonus.[1] Vieaux played in the Pirates farm system, and turned to coaching when the 2020 minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
On June 17, 2022, the Pirates promoted Vieaux to the major leagues.[7] He was designated for assignment on July 11. He cleared waivers and returned to the minor leagues.[8] The Pirates promoted Vieaux back to the major leagues on August 21.[9] On September 6, Vieaux was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on September 10.[10] Vieaux elected free agency on October 7.[11]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On December 31, 2022, Vieaux signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.[12] He spent the 2023 season with the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, making 50 appearances and logging a 4–4 record and 5.23 ERA with 71 strikeouts. Vieaux elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[13]
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos
[edit]On February 13, 2024, Vieaux signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.[14][15] In 31 games (1 start) for Dos Laredos, he posted a 1–1 record and 5.34 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 28+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Vieaux was released by the Tecolotes on April 14, 2025.[16] He re-signed with the Tecolotes on May 7.[17] Vieaux made one start for the team, allowing six runs on three hits and three walks in one inning pitched. He was released by Dos Laredos on May 12.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "MSU's Vieaux settles in after two pro starts". Hometownlife.com. June 28, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "MLB draft: MSU's Cam Vieaux still on Tigers' radar".
- ^ "How a Detroit Tigers fan watched his son pitch against Casey Mize". Freep.com. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ "#36 Cameron Vieaux - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ Solari, Chris. "Vieaux passes on Tigers, will return to MSU". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Kayser, Anna (December 17, 2020). "Cam Vieaux Coaches His Way Through 2020". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ "Pirates select Cam Vieaux from Triple-A Indianapolis; place Canaan Smith-Njigba on 60-day injured list". MLB.com.
- ^ "Sandy Leon, Cam Vieaux, Michael Kelly Clear Waivers". July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Pirates Select Cam Vieaux, Designate Jose Godoy". August 21, 2022.
- ^ "Pirates' Cam Vieaux: Accepts outright assignment". cbssports.com. September 10, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Cam Vieaux: Becomes free agent". cbssports.com. October 12, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 13 de febrero de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Tecos: Contarán con el brazo zurdo de Cam Vieaux". milb.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 7 de mayo de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 12 de mayo de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet
- 1993 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Altoona Curve players
- Baseball players from Oakland County, Michigan
- Bradenton Marauders players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- Harwich Mariners players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Lakeshore Chinooks players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Michigan State Spartans baseball players
- Sportspeople from Novi, Michigan
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos players
- West Virginia Black Bears players
- West Virginia Power players