▲ Daz Cameron of the Doosan Bears hits an RBI double during the bottom of the 3rd inning in a 2026 KBO League game against the Samsung Lions at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on May 30.
The Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) are releasing foreign outfielder Daz Cameron (29) and plan to sign a new foreign hitter.
The club announced today, June 28, that it will request the KBO to place Cameron on waivers on June 29 and intends to sign a replacement as soon as possible.
Cameron joined the Doosan Bears ahead of this season on a contract worth 1 million dollars (approximately 1.53 billion KRW).
He appeared in 75 games, recording a batting average of .287 (80 hits in 279 at-bats) with 9 home runs, 39 runs scored, 43 RBIs, 30 walks, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of .833.
The Doosan Bears determined that fellow outfielders Kim Min-seok and Ryu Seung-min showed greater potential.
This decision was also influenced by the need to reinforce the team's options at first and third base.
Kim Min-seok and Ryu Seung-min are currently batting .298 (65 hits in 218 at-bats) and .421 (16 hits in 38 at-bats), respectively, this season.
Ahead of the home game against the KIA Tigers at Jamsil Baseball Stadium today, Doosan manager Kim Won-hyung explained, "It is not that Cameron was underperforming, but rather a decision based on the positions the team needs. We have unfortunately parted ways with Cameron based on that judgment."
He added, "I judged that Min-seok and Seung-min are players with great potential for the future. Having Cameron on the roster created issues in setting up the lineup, so I asked the club to look for a player who can cover first and third base."
The Doosan Bears are accelerating the recruitment process so that the new foreign hitter can join the team after the All-Star break.
Manager Kim further stated, "Our batting average with runners in scoring position has been low, so I would be grateful if a player who can deliver in those situations joins us. We are doing our best to ensure they can play in games immediately following the All-Star break."
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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