***OFFICIAL Noah Cameron MLB Debut: Royals @ Rays 4.30.25 GDT***

[cmh6476]

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While the Royals proceed with caution with Ragans, they’re turning to one of their top pitching prospects for the spot start. The 25-year-old Cameron has a 3.22 ERA in five starts (22 1/3 innings) in Triple-A Omaha so far this season. In 2024, he posted a 3.08 ERA in Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A with 149 strikeouts and just 36 walks across 128 2/3 innings. The Royals added Cameron to the 40-man roster this past offseason, and he competed for a spot on the pitching staff in Spring Training.

The Royals knew they’d likely have to dip into their pitching depth at some point this year, and Cameron was their top option.

“There’s a lot to like about him,” Quatraro said. “He’s got good stuff, he’s got good poise. We think he can get righties and lefties out. He’s physical. … He worked on the cutter last year, added the slider this spring. He’s got a plus changeup, plus curveball. He’s got a lot of stuff we like.”

Cameron is a native of St. Joseph, Mo., and grew up a Royals fan living just north of Kansas City. He was the club’s seventh-round pick in the 2021 Draft out of Central Arkansas. After some injuries early in his career -- including Tommy John surgery that he had while still in college -- Cameron has steadily improved throughout his time in the Minors.

He has a five-pitch mix after adding a slider this spring. While he doesn’t overpower hitters with his 92-93 mph fastball, his game is all about his command. Cameron’s 9.0% walk rate in the small sample size of five starts this year is the highest it’s ever been; he had a 5.1% walk rate in Triple-A last year (6.7% between the two levels).

On Wednesday, he’ll get a chance to show that skillset for his hometown team in the big leagues.

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[PHOG]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Damn, are we looking at a 90 minute game? This thing is flying along...

I don't know, but he is mowing them down....40 pitches after 4 IP.

[big nasty kcnut]

I not going to say anything but Cameron looking like he might do something special

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Atta boy Bobby! That's the kind of timely hitting we've been missing!

[Why Not?]

My God, what an amazing piece of hitting by BWJ.

[cmh6476]

1000 total bases in 500 career games is phenomenal.

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Hope he can keep the efficiency with his pitches going

[PHOG]

3-0 good guys, middle of the 5th

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Vinnie has really turned into the lefty version of Rob Deer. Just a pull happy, swing out of your shoes hacker. Dude needs to look at some of his old tapes, or a Mike Sweeney type.

[cmh6476]

Cavan Biggio is no Craig Biggio.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Vinnie has really turned into the lefty version of Rob Deer. Just a pull happy, swing out of your shoes hacker. Dude needs to look at some of his old tapes, or a Mike Sweeney type.

He was billed as a guy in milb that had patience but he just swung at a couple balls that almost hit him. He is becoming a more free swinger by the day. Maybe that what being friends with Salvy will do

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by cmh6476

Cavan Biggio is no Craig Biggio.

If I'm Nick Loftin I want to fight Cavan Biggio.

[Stewie]

So far, so good.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by cmh6476

1000 total bases in 500 career games is phenomenal.

And he's just getting started...

[cmh6476]

2 feet outside, pulls it to left

[cmh6476]

Nice.