BOSTON — Cam Devanney was driving house Friday evening when he bought a name from Triple-A Indianapolis supervisor Shawn Bowman. He was heading to Boston to affix the Pirates.
The dialog was temporary. A fast “you’re going up, congratulations” earlier than Devanney turned the automotive round. Often there is a bit more fanfare earlier than a participant will get referred to as up for his or her potential Main League debut.
In equity, it’s not the primary time Devanney had taken that decision.
“I feel that’s a part of the job,” Devanney stated forward of Pittsburgh’s 10-3 win over the Pink Sox at Fenway Park. “You all the time should be prepared for no matter they throw at you. You simply should take it someday at a time.”
Beginning Saturday, he’s getting a second probability to make a primary impression. The Pirates recalled the infielder after utilityman Ronny Simon was positioned on the 10-day injured record with a dislocated left shoulder.
And whereas the wait was longer than anticipated, the prospect of debuting at Fenway Park is a fairly good comfort for the New Hampshire child.
“That is as cool because it will get for me, man,” Devanney stated. “I’ve been watching Pink Sox video games since I used to be 5 years outdated. Simply actually cool. I can’t consider a greater technique to hopefully kick off my profession.”
The place he kicks it off is but to be seen. The 28-year-old, who didn’t make an look in Saturday’s win, bounced across the infield with Indianapolis, enjoying shortstop, third and second, and he has additionally taken reps at first base and the outfield lately.
“He’s been in a position to play throughout, a number of positions,” interim supervisor Don Kelly stated. “Does a pleasant job at third and quick, and has combined in at second and the outfield, as nicely. He’s proven some pop at Triple-A, too.”
That pop is possibly probably the most intriguing a part of the scouting report on Devanney. He’s slashed .266/.353/.493 with 20 house runs and a ten.1% stroll fee throughout the Pirates’ and Royals’ high associates. His 89.3 mph common exit velocity is a really wholesome clip, and he’s reduce his ground-ball proportion by 10 factors this yr, dropping from 43.5% to 33.6%.
“I feel this was the primary yr I’ve actually put it along with the bat by way of simply being actually constant,” Devanney stated. “Hoping to proceed that right here.”
That efficiency earned him the nickname “Bam Bam Cam,” bestowed on him by an Omaha Storm Chaser superfan named Stirrup Stan whereas he was within the Royals’ farm system.
“He would get the group chanting it,” Devanney stated with a smile. “It was very a lot an actual factor.”
The Pirates might undoubtedly use some extra pop, particularly from the left facet of the infield. Ke’Bryan Hayes was dealt simply earlier than the Commerce Deadline and Isiah Kiner-Falefa is because of hit free company this offseason (he’s additionally on outright waivers in the intervening time, however will stay with the group until any individual claims him). The left facet of the infield is probably going going to look completely different than final yr, so this ultimate month of the season may very well be an audition for Devanney to be within the combine for the group’s 2026 roster.
Time will inform if he’s a part of these plans, and when he’ll not be a baseball bridesmaid and as a substitute formally turn into a giant leaguer. The one factor we all know now’s that it was no coincidence that he was the return for Frazier.
“Even once I spoke to [assistant general manager] Scott Sharp with the Royals once I was getting traded, he advised me they have been fairly adamant about getting me,” Devanney stated. “That’s clearly very nice to listen to. Like I stated, I’m actually excited to get the chance.”
