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23+1⁄3innings pitched. [7] He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in February 2022 and pitched for the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-ATexas League. [8] He was released in July. On August 8, he signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, then was traded to the Lancaster Barnstormers the next day. [9]

In February 2023, Booser signed with the Boston Red Sox and pitched for the Worcester Red Sox of the Triple-A International League. [7] In 2024, the Red Sox invited him to spring training as a non-roster player. [6] On April 19, 2024, Booser was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [10] He made his major-league debut that evening, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "All-league baseball". The Seattle Times. May 20, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Buchanan, Zach. "Cam Booser retired in 2017 and joined a carpenters union. Now he's back and throwing 100 mph". The Athletic. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Booser goes from injury prone footballer to baseball prospect". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Meet The Kernels – Cam Booser". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Cam Booser continues to perservere and pitch for Cedar Rapids Kernels". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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  11. ↑ Abraham, Peter (April 19, 2024). "An improbable path finally led pitcher Cam Booser to the majors" . The Boston Globe . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
Cam Booser
Boston Red Sox – No. 71
Pitcher
Born: (1992-05-04) May 4, 1992 (age 32)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 19, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox
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