A former Clemson star is moving on up in the minor leagues.
Former Tiger outfielder Cam Cannarella has earned a promotion.
The Miami Marlins promoted Cannarella from High-A Beloit to Double-A Pensacola on Monday, according to Fish On First Prospects.
Cannarella missed a chunk of time earlier this season due to a fractured wrist he suffered in April. However, he has been swinging a really hot bat since returning from the injured list May 17, thus leading to his promotion.
Overall, in 19 games at High-A this season, Cannarella has slashed an impressive .394/.439/.577 with a stellar 1.016 OPS in 71 at-bats over 19 games. The 22-year-old has logged three home runs, two doubles, one triple, 22 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases, while walking eight times and striking out only 10 times.
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. The Marlins agreed to a deal with Cannarella for $2,277,425 (slot value = $2,276,700).
In his three-year Clemson career (2023-25), Cannarella – a three-time All-ACC selection and two-time All-American — 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.
In his final season as a Tiger, 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.
