Doosan Bears Release Cameron; Manager Kim Won-hyung Says, "Need Reinforcements at 1st and 3rd Base"

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."
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