Cameron Maybin Biography

Cameron Maybin is an eminent American professional baseball broadcaster and former center field. He played in MLB (Major League Baseball) for the Detroit Tigers, Florida / Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets. He was selected by the Tigers as the tenth overall pick in the 2005 MLB draft and debuted with them in 2007. With the Astros, he won the 2017 World Series.

Cameron Maybin Education

He received his education at T.C. Roberson High School where he played high school baseball. As a freshman, he led his team to a state title and was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

Cameron Maybin Professional Career

Cameron Maybin Draft and Minor Leagues

Before the 2005 MLB draft, Baseball America tabbed Maybin as the most promising available outfielder and the third-best hitting prospect overall. He fell to the Tigers in the 10th spot in the 2005 draft in part due to speculation he would be difficult to sign. In September, he signed for a $2.65 million bonus. He played his first professional season for the Class-A West Michigan Whitecaps in 2006, helping them win the Midwest League championship. In late November 2006, he was given the Class A Playoff Performer Award by MiLB.com.

He began the 2007 season with the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the High-A Florida State League. He was then promoted to the Double-A Erie Seawolves on August 9, 2007. There, he played six games before his call-up to the Major League. In 2008, he also played in the minors for the Marlins Double-A Carolina Mudcats where he hit .277 with 13 home runs, 49 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases to go along with a hefty 124 strikeouts in 390 at-bats (108 games).

Cameron Maybin Detroit Tigers

On August 17, 2007, he was called up to the Tigers and made his MLB debut that day, going 0-for-4. In his debut, he was the youngest player in the American League (20 years old). In his second game on August 18, 2007, he picked up his first career hit (a single) and first career home run, both off of Roger Clemens.

Cameron Maybin Florida Marlins

He was traded to the Florida Marlins on December 5, 2007, together with Andrew Miller, Mike Rabelo, Dallas Trahem, Eulogio De La Cruz, and Burke Badenhop, for Dontrelle Williams and Miguel Cabrera. On September 16, 2008, he was called up to the Florida Marlins. The following year, he was the starting center fielder for the Florida Marlins when they faced the Washington Nationals on Opening Day. On May 10, he was sent down to the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs.

This was after a poor start to the 2009 season, hitting .202 in 22 starts. On August 31, he was called up to the Marlins in Triple-A and finished out the season with the big league club. He began the 2010 season as the Marlins starting center fielder. However, on June 17, he was sent to Triple-A New Orleans after hitting .225 with the club. In his final season with the Marlins, he finished the year hitting .234 with 9 stolen bases over 82 total games.

Cameron Maybin San Diego Padres

After the 2010 season, he was traded to the Padres for Ryan Webb and Edward Mujica. In 2011, he became the ninth player in Padres history to steal 40 bases. He hit .264 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs and was the Padres’ 2011 nominee for the Nak Aaron Award. He and the Padres agreed on a five-year contract on March 3, 2012, worth $25 million with a club option of a sixth year. Maybin began the 2012 season in a prolonged slump, hitting .212 in the first half of the season but rebounded in the second half, batting .283 and finishing the year with a .243/.306/.349 batting line and 26 stolen bases.

However, he was hampered during the season by a lingering sore wrist that caused him to miss a handful of starts in late May and July. A sore Achilles tendon cost him time in September. He missed most of the 2013 season due to injuries. On July 23, 2014, he was suspended 25 games for using amphetamines, a violation of the Major League Baseball drug policy. On August 20, 2014m he was activated from the restricted list.

Cameron Maybin Atlanta Braves

He along with LF Carlos Quentin, LF Jordan Paroubeck, RHP Matt Wisler, and a draft pick were traded to the Atlanta Braves on April 5, 2015, for RHP Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. During the 2015 season, he hit .267/.327/.370 with 65 runs scored, 18 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, and 59 RBIs in 141 games.

Cameron Maybin’s Second stint with Detroit

The Braves traded him to the Tigers on November 20, 2015, in exchange for Ian Krol and Gabe Speier. The Tigers announced on March 3, 2016, that Matbin suffered a non-displaced fracture in his wrist that would sideline him for at least 4-6 weeks. He was recalled by the Tigers on May 16, 2016, following his rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens. He was a key player in the Tigers’ dramatic eight-run ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 30, 2016. However, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list on August 4, 2016, after having sprained his thumb diving for a ball in a game on August 3, 2016. With injuries limiting him to Just 92 games, he hit .315 for the 2016 Tigers with 4 home runs, 5 triples, and a team-leading 15 stolen bases.

Cameron Maybin Los Angeles Angels

After the 2016 season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for Victor Alcantara. Subsequently, the Angels exercised the $9 million option on his contract for the 2017 season. As a result of an MCL sprain in his right knee, he was placed on the disabled list on July 18, 2017. In 93 games with the Angels, he batted .235, hit 6 home runs, stole 29 bases, and drove in 22 RBIs before being traded on August 31, 2017.

Cameron Maybin Houston Astros

The Houston Astros acquired Maybin from the Angels off waivers on August 31, 2017. With the Astros, he won his first Championship. In 2017, he batted .186/.226/.441 in 59 at-bats.

Cameron Maybin’s second stint with the Miami Marlins

He signed a one-year contract contract to return to the Marlins on February 21, 2018. With them, he batted .251/.338/.343 in 251 at-bats.

Cameron Maybin Seattle Mariners

He was traded to the Seattle Mariners on July 31, 2018, for shortstop Bryson Brigman and international pool money. With them, he batted .242/.289/.319 in 91 at-bats.

Cameron Maybin San Francisco Giants

On February 21, 2019, he signed a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training with the San Francisco Giants. On March 1, 2019, he was arrested for DUI and released by the Giants on March 22, 2019.

Cameron Maybin Cleveland Indians

He signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on March 29, 2019. And began the 2019 season with the Columbus Clippers.

Cameron Maybin New York Yankees

He was traded to the New York Yankees on April 25, 2019. The next day, he made his Yankees debut in a game against the San Francisco Giants. In the game, he went 1-4 with an RBI. During his time with the Yankees, his consistent high-level play and enthusiastic personality made him a quick fan favorite.

Cameron Maybin’s third stint with Detroit

The Tigers signed him to a one-year $1.5 million contract for his third stint with the team on February 12, 2020, and traded him a third time.

Cameron Maybin Chicago Cubs

On August 31, 2020, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Zack Short. He split between the Tigers and Cubs in 32 games. On February 19, 2021, he re-signed with the Cubs organization on a minor league contract that included an invitation to Spring Training. On March 27, 2021, he was granted his release, thereby making him a free agent. But he resigned with the Cuns on a new minor league contract the next day.

Cameron Maybin New York Mets

He was traded to the New York Mets on May 18, 2021, in exchange for cash considerations. On May 19, he was selected to the active roster. On May 31, he was designated for assignment after going 1-for-28 in 9 games. He then was outrighted to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets on June 3. On October 4, he elected free agency. He announced his retirement in a tweet on January 3, 2022.

Cameron Maybin Broadcasting Career

He joined the YES Network as a color commentator for the Yankees broadcasts for the 2022 season. He then joined MLB Network in April 2022, as an on-air contributor for shows such as MLB Tonight. Also, he joined the Tigers broadcast team as a studio analyst and occasional in-game analyst for the 2023 season as a studio analyst. Moreover, he is an analyst for the Detroit Tigers Radio Network for about 40 road contests.

Cameron Maybin Age

Cameron was born on April 4, 1987, therefore he is 36 years old as of August 2023. He thus celebrates his birthday on April 4th of every year.

Cameron Maybin Height

He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) tall.

Cameron Maybin Family

Maybin has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Cameron has any siblings.

Cameron Maybin Wife

Cameron is married to Courtney Maybin, founder and owner of Beauty Bin Dry Bar and Day Spa in Asheville. They got married on January 24, 2015. He and his wife are blessed with three kids namely; Trenton, Max, and Laila.

Cameron Maybin’s Net Worth

Maybin has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a professional baseball broadcaster and former center fielder.

Cameron Maybin Salary

He earns an annual salary of $570,500.