"Cam lived up to every single bit of the hype that came with his draft status. His season got started a bit late because it took him a tad longer to get into game shape than expected. He made four starts in the FCL and put up strong advanced numbers. While the ERA sat at robust 7.24, he was striking out hitters at a 9.8K/9 rate, and limiting walks (1.32 BB/9)."
"The first thing we got to see was the game plan that the Braves had for him which was to focus on his sweeper. Cam essentially became a two pitch pitcher, ditching his best pitches, to focus on the development of his fastball and its command, along with that sweeper, and then added his changeup every now and then. Based on that you wouldn't have the highest expectations on end of season numbers, but Cam excelled."
Cam was selected by the Braves in the first round of the 2024 draft with the 24th pick. Cam entered the draft with praise for the ability to throw all pitches for strikes despite being 17. Cam made one 2024 start before the draft and began the professional season late while building game shape. He made four FCL starts with a 7.24 ERA, 9.8 K/9 and 1.32 BB/9, then earned a promotion to Low-A Augusta in June. The Braves emphasized his sweeper and fastball command, turning him into a two-pitch starter who also mixes a changeup. Cam generated dominant whiffs with his fastball and sweeper but showed periodic command issues reflected by a 4.15 BB/9.
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