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Rays’ Junior Caminero proves he’s World Series ready by breaking scoreboard in BP

Junior Caminero left an imprint on the Tampa Bay Rays’ third-ever American League pennant victory, but he is not yet playing at the MVP-level that fans were accustomed to seeing during the regular season. Perhaps that will change in the…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 1:16 AM
Rays’ Junior Caminero proves he’s World Series ready by breaking scoreboard in BP
Key Things to Know
  • Junior Caminero damaged the American Family Field scoreboard during batting practice ahead of Game 1.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series starting Friday.
  • Caminero batted .276 with 42 home runs and 101 RBIs across 162 games during the regular season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero demonstrated his readiness for the World Series by damaging the scoreboard at American Family Field during batting practice on Thursday. Caminero hit a powerful ball that bounced off the scoreboard and caused a glitch ahead of Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The 23-year-old infielder is coming off a regular season in which he played all 162 games, hitting .276 with 42 home runs and 101 RBIs. The Rays are preparing to face Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski when the series begins on Friday night.

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