Cam Collier

Cam Collier
Collier with the Dayton Dragons in 2024
Cincinnati Reds
Third baseman / First baseman
Born: (2004-11-20) November 20, 2004
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Cameron Keith Collier (born November 20, 2004) is an American professional baseball third baseman and first baseman in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He played college baseball for the Chipola Indians.

Amateur career

Collier grew up in Austell, Georgia and attended Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia. He committed to play college baseball at Louisville after his freshman year of high school.[1] As a sophomore, Collier hit for a .434 average with 13 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases.[2] Collier played in the Perfect Game Junior National Showcase after the season.[3] He was originally considered to be one of the best prospects in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft class.[4] After his sophomore year Collier earned his General Educational Development (GED) and reclassified to the class of 2022.[5]

After reclassifying, Collier enrolled at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida.[6] He was named to the watchlist for the Golden Spikes Award entering his freshman season.[7] Collier batted .333 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in his freshman season.[8] After the 2022 season, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[9][10]

Professional career

The Cincinnati Reds selected Collier in the first round, with the 18th overall selection, of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[11] On July 25, 2022, Collier agreed to a $5 million contract with the Reds.[12] He his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds. Collier spent the 2023 season with the Single-A Daytona Tortugas, playing in 111 contests and hitting .246/.349/.356 with six home runs and 68 RBI.[13]

Collier appeared in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game. He hit a home run and won the game's most valuable player award.[14] In 119 appearances for the High-A Dayton Dragons, Collier slashed .248/.355/.443 with 20 home runs and 74 RBI.

On March 9, 2025, it was announced that Collier would miss at least 4-6 weeks after suffering a torn UCL in his left thumb that required surgery.[15]

On June 17th, Collier was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts.

Personal life

Collier's father, Lou Collier, played in Major League Baseball and the KBO League.[16][17]

References

  1. ^ "Cam Collier learns from father, eager for future". 16 September 2021.
  2. ^ Knox, Christian (June 18, 2021). "Baseball Player of the Year: Cam Collier, Mount Paran Christian". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  3. ^ "Prospects With The Best Tools At 2021 Perfect Game Junior National Showcase". Baseball America. June 24, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  4. ^ "2022 MLB Draft Stock Watch: First Round To-Do List". Baseball America. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Bednarowski, John (August 3, 2021). "Collier withdraws from Mount Paran, sets sights on MLB draft". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  6. ^ "3 Georgia baseball players could go top 10 in MLB draft". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "Mount Paran alum Collier on Golden Spikes watch list". Marietta Daily Journal. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  8. ^ Daniels, Julia (April 27, 2022). "Collier upping his game with the Indians at 17 years old". WJHG.com. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Cameron Collier". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  10. ^ "Cotuit Kettleers 2022 Cape Cod League Preview". Baseball America. June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  11. ^ "Reds choose Cam Collier First Round 2022 MLB Draft".
  12. ^ Mark Shelton (July 25, 2022). "Reds ink top pick Collier to over-slot deal". www.mlb.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  13. ^ "2024 Community Prospect Rankings: Cam Collier is the #6 prospect in the Reds system!". redreporter.com. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  14. ^ Bowman, Mark (2024-07-13). "2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  15. ^ "Reds Notes: Injuries, Steer, Collier". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  16. ^ Badler, Ben (August 2, 2021). "Cam Collier, No. 3 Player In The 2023 Class, Reclassifies For 2022 MLB Draft". Baseball America. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  17. ^ Ladson, Bill (June 11, 2021). "Breakthrough Series special for Collier family". MLB.com. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
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