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Caminero Unleashes Career-Long Shot to Reach 30 Homers in Rays’ Win

The milestone ties him with Juan Soto and Albert Pujols as the only Dominican-born players under 22 to hit 30 homers in a season

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Aug 6, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) looks up after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Caminero launched a Statcast-projected 447-foot two-run homer off Tyler Anderson in the first inning, marking the longest hit of his career
  • He added a 400-plus-foot solo blast later in the game to secure his 30th homer of the season with nearly two months remaining
  • The achievement makes Caminero the third Dominican-born player under age 22 to amass 30 homers in a single season, joining Juan Soto (2019) and Albert Pujols (2001)
  • Christopher Morel broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning with a 424-foot solo home run to give Tampa Bay the lead
  • Starter Shane Baz struck out nine batters over four innings and six pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts as the Rays held on for a 5-4 victory