Cameron Edwards Perkins (born September 27, 1990) is an American former

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. He previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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. He was born in

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, and played at

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where he was drafted by the

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. Subsequently, he attended

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, and excelled playing baseball there before the

drafted him in 2012. While making his way through the minor leagues, he was three-times named an all-star before earning an promotion to the Major League, making his major league debut in June 2017.

Amateur career

Perkins was born to parents Dale Perkins and Patti Boyett in

; he has four siblings. He attended

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, where he played for the varsity team his sophomore year. He also played football, basketball, and participated in

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. As a junior, Perkins transferred to

, where he would live with his father. Perkins was drafted by the

in the 43rd round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of

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. He did not sign and played

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from 2010 to 2012.

Professional career

Philadelphia Phillies

Perkins was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round of the

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. He signed with the Phillies and made his professional debut with the

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and also played for the

Williamsport Crosscutters The Williamsport Crosscutters are a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League. They are located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and play their home games at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. From 1994 to 2020, they were ...

. Perkins played for the

Clearwater Threshers The Clearwater Threshers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. They are located in Clearwater, Florida, and have played their home games at BayCare Ballpark since 20 ...

in 2013. He started 2014 with the Double-A

Reading Fightin Phils The Reading Fightin Phils (also called the Reading Fightins) are a Minor League Baseball team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, playing in the Northeast Division of the Eastern League. The team plays their home games at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Re ...

and was promoted to the Triple-A

Lehigh Valley IronPigs The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. They are located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and are named in reference to pig iron, used in th ...

in June. Perkins started 2017 with the

and was called up to the

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on June 20, making his MLB debut later that same day.

Seattle Mariners

The

claimed Perkins off waivers from the Phillies on December 11, 2017. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 4, 2019, Perkins signed a minor league contract with the

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. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On February 25, 2020, Perkins signed with the

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of the

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. He did not play a game for the team due to the cancellation of the ALPB season because of the

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and became a free agent after the year.

References

External links

Purdue Boilermakers bio
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