Cam Devanney

American baseball player (born 1997)
Baseball player
Cam Devanney
Devanney with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2025
Hanshin Tigers – No. 24
Infielder
Born: (1997-04-13) April 13, 1997 (age 28)
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 31, 2025, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Batting average.139
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
WBSC Premier12
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Tokyo Team

Cameron Michael Devanney (/dɛˈvn/ deh-VAY-nee;[1] born April 13, 1997) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Career

Milwaukee Brewers

Devanney attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts,[2] and Elon University, where he played college baseball for the Elon Phoenix.[3] He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round (463rd overall) of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[3] Devanney began his professional career that season with the Rookie Arizona League Brewers and Rocky Mountain Vibes primarily as a shortstop.[3] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] In 2021, Devanney played the entire season with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers.[3] Most of his time was spent as second baseman, with significant time at third base, as well as a few games at short.[3] He began the 2022 season at Double-A but was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds in September.[3] He moved back to shortstop as his primary position, but also saw lots of playing time at third.[3] After the season, he was selected as an MiLB.com Organization All-Star.[5] He began the 2023 campaign with Nashville.[3]

Kansas City Royals

On December 14, 2023, the Brewers traded Devanney to the Kansas City Royals alongside Ryan Brady in exchange for Taylor Clarke.[6] In 136 appearances for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers in 2024, he slashed .254/.336/.445 with 19 home runs and 77 RBI.[citation needed]

Devanney began the 2025 season with Triple-A Omaha, hitting .272/.366/.565 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI over 69 games. On July 8, 2025, Devanney was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] However, he did not make an appearance for the Royals across eight days on the active roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 16, 2025, Devanney was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Adam Frazier; he was subsequently optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, becoming a phantom ballplayer.[8] On August 30, the Pirates promoted Devanney to the major leagues.[9] He made his major league debut on August 31. Devanney made 14 appearances for Pittsburgh during his rookie campaign, going 5-for-36 (.139) with one double and two walks. Devanney was released by the Pirates on November 16.[10]

Hanshin Tigers

On November 16, 2025, Devanney signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Pirates Acquire Infielder Cam Devanney From Kansas City," MLB.com, Wednesday 16 July 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  2. ^ https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/cam-devanney-is-going-to-the-show-k-c-royals-call-up-the-former-central/article_8427132c-30e6-42de-b5ba-45276bf4bcbe.html
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Cam Devanney Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Cam Devanney Stats, Fantasy & News". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Royals Trade Taylor Clarke To Brewers". MLB Trade Rumors. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  7. ^ "Royals Select Cam Devanney, Transfer Cole Ragans To 60-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  8. ^ "Pirates Trade Adam Frazier To Royals". mlbtraderumors.com. July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  9. ^ Polishuk, Mark (August 30, 2025). "Pirates Promote Cam Devanney, Place Ronny Simon On 10-Day IL". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  10. ^ "Pirates Designate Four Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  11. ^ Deeds, Nick (November 16, 2025). "Cam Devanney To Sign With NPB's Hanshin Tigers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  • Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference  · Baseball Reference (Minors)
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