His adjustments at the plate, hard work, leadership qualities and improved defense have made a difference as well.

Rays’ Junior Caminero joins Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols in amazing MLB history originally appeared on The Sporting News There have been few seasons like the one Junior Caminero is having for the Tampa Bay Rays. In fact, he's one of only seven players in MLB dating back to 1947 to have put together a campaign like this.

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Junior Caminero continues to climb the ranks of MLB history before hitting his prime.

Junior Caminero ’s first full Major League season has been a success, as the former star prospect has hit .258/.297/.523 with 32 home runs over his first 472 plate appearances. The low walk rate, Caminero’s tendency to chase pitches off the plate,

We’re talking about two different players, two different eras, two different situations. Really, the only reason to compare Junior Caminero with Evan Longoria is the position they share and the familiar logo on their jerseys. The abundant hope they brought to Tampa Bay.

Brandon Lowe y el dominicano Junior Caminero conectaron jonrones de dos carreras, Drew Rasmussen lanzó seis entradas y los Rays de Tampa Bay

Caminero has pummeled the ball in August -- this was his eighth homer in 13 games this month. He's up to 35 long balls on the year, which ranks sixth in the majors. The third baseman is up to a .261/.

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead home run to lead off the seventh inning and Junior Caminero homered twice as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays spoiled another record-setting day by Mike Trout with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim,

Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit two-run home runs, Drew Rasmussen threw six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night. Lowe's second-inning home run off J.T. Ginn (2-5) — his 24th of the season — made it 6-0.

Former top prospect Junior Caminero, ranked as highly as #1 in baseball in 2024, has finally broken onto the major league scene in 2025 with 35 home runs through August 18th, easily leading the Rays and ranking among the leaders in MLB.

Yandy Diaz broke a ninth-inning tie with an RBI single, Junior Caminero launched his 35th home run and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 on Friday night in what turned into a battle of bullpens.