Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8, 1973) is an American former professional Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.

In 2002, Cameron became the 13th player to hit four home runs in one game. He was also an All-Star in 2001 and won Gold Gloves in 2001, 2003, and 2006.

Playing career

High school

Cameron attended LaGrange High School in LaGrange, Georgia.

Chicago White Sox

Cameron was drafted out of high school by the Chicago White Sox in 1991. His major league debut took place on August 27, 1995, with the White Sox. In 1997 he won a starting job as the team's regular center fielder.

Cincinnati Reds

He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Paul Konerko in 1998.

Seattle Mariners

Along with three other players he was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Ken Griffey, Jr. before the 2000 season.

Cameron tied a major league record on May 2, 2002 when he hit four home runs in one game becoming only the 15th player in MLB history to do this. In his fifth at bat, he hit one to the warning track, just missing what would have been a record setting fifth home run. He played in the All-Star Game in 2001 and reached the postseason twice and won the Gold Glove Award in 2001, 2003, and 2006 for his defensive play in the outfield. He led all major league center fielders in range factor (3.42) in 2003.