Former Clemson star Cam Cannarella shined in his professional debut this week.
On Wednesday, the 21-year-old outfielder made his pro debut with the Beloit Sky Carp, the high-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.
Cannarella made a good impression in his first pro contest, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a pair of doubles. He also scored the lone run of the game for the Sky Carp in their 12-1 loss to the South Bend Cubs, the high-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
Cannarella was selected by the Marlins in the Competitive Balance Round A (No. 43 overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft. He was the final pick prior to the second round.
Last season, Cannarella hit .353 with five homers, two triples, 22 doubles, 52 RBIs, 62 runs, a .479 on-base percentage and six steals in 61 games. He ended the season on a 44-game on-base streak and 22-game hitting streak, as he hit .421 with four homers, a triple, 11 doubles, a .684 slugging percentage and .491 on-base percentage during that streak.
In his three-year Clemson career (2023-25), Cannarella hit .360 with 262 hits, 54 doubles, eight triples, 23 homers, 159 RBIs, 192 runs and 30 steals in 178 games. He also had a .551 slugging percentage and .453 on-base percentage.
The Marlins agreed to a deal with Cannarella for $2,277,425 (slot value = $2,276,700).