History of Kameron Misner in Timeline

Kameron Lee Misner is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is American and began his MLB career in 2024.

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January 8, 1998: Kameron Misner Born

On January 8, 1998, Kameron Lee Misner was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2016: Drafted by Kansas City Royals

In 2016, after his senior year at Poplar Bluff High School, Kameron Misner was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft but chose not to sign, opting to play college baseball at the University of Missouri.

2017: Freshman All-American

In 2017, as a freshman at the University of Missouri, Kameron Misner played in 58 games, achieving a batting average of .282, hitting seven home runs, and recording 34 RBIs; he was also named a Freshman All-American by D1Baseball. Additionally, he played in the New England Collegiate Baseball League that summer, earning a spot on the All-Star team.

2018: Sophomore Season Interrupted by Injury

In 2018, during his sophomore year at the University of Missouri, Kameron Misner batted .360 with four home runs and 25 RBIs in 34 games before a foot injury sidelined him for the final 22 games of the season.

2019: Drafted by Miami Marlins

In 2019, Kameron Misner was selected by the Miami Marlins with the 35th overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft and signed with them for $2.1 million. He debuted professionally with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Marlins and was later promoted to the Clinton LumberKings.

2019: Preseason All-American and College Season

In 2019, before the season, Kameron Misner was named a Preseason All-American by Baseball America and Perfect Game/Rawlings. During the season, he played 56 games, achieving a batting average of .286 with ten home runs, 32 RBIs, and twenty stolen bases.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Kameron Misner did not play in any games due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 30, 2021: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On November 30, 2021, Kameron Misner was traded from the Miami Marlins to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Joey Wendle.

2021: Assignment to Beloit Snappers and Promotion to Pensacola Blue Wahoos

In 2021, Kameron Misner began the season assigned to the Beloit Snappers and was later promoted to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in late August. After the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox.

2022: Assigned to Montgomery Biscuits

In 2022, Kameron Misner was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits, where he played 117 games.

2023: Assignment to Durham Bulls

In 2023, Kameron Misner was assigned to the Durham Bulls, playing 130 games.

August 2, 2024: Promotion to Major Leagues

On August 2, 2024, Kameron Misner was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, playing 8 games for Tampa Bay.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Kameron Misner made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Tampa Bay Rays.

2024: Assigned Back to Durham Bulls

In 2024, Kameron Misner was assigned back to the Durham Bulls to begin the season.

March 28, 2025: First Career Home Run

On March 28, 2025, Kameron Misner hit his first career home run, a walk-off against the Colorado Rockies, which was also the first major-league home run in George M. Steinbrenner Field history. He was added to the Opening Day roster due to an injury to Richie Palacios.