Cam Vieaux
| Cam Vieaux | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Vieaux at Michigan State in 2016 | |
| Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos – No. 50 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 5, 1993 Novi, Michigan, U.S. | |
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 |
| Teams | |
Cameron Scott Vieaux (born December 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. 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) 28.2 innings he struggled going 1-1 with a 5.34 ERA with 24 strikeouts.
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.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet