Junior Alberto Caminero Sánchez, born July 5, 2003, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a professional baseball third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He signed with the Cleveland Indians as an international free agent in July 2019 but was traded to the Rays in November 2021. Caminero made his professional debut in 2021 with the Dominican Summer League Indians and quickly established himself as a powerful hitter with strong bat speed, which has been a defining characteristic of his playing style[1][3]. After progressing through the minor leagues, including stints with the Florida Complex League Rays and the Charleston RiverDogs, Caminero gained attention for his impressive offensive production. In 2023, he excelled with the Montgomery Biscuits at Double-A, posting a .309 batting average with 20 home runs and 62 RBIs in 81 games. His performance earned him several accolades, including the Southern League Most Valuable Player Award and Top MLB Prospect Award. Caminero was promoted to the major leagues on September 22, 2023, and made his MLB debut the following day[1][2]. In the major leagues, Caminero continued to demonstrate his power and skill, participating in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game and earning a spot on the All-MLB Second Team the same year. He also won the American League Player of the Week award and took part in the 2025 Home Run Derby[2]. Beyond MLB, he has played winter league baseball in the Dominican Republic, notably hitting a championship-winning home run for Leones del Escogido in the 2025 Dominican Professional Baseball League finals[1][2]. Caminero is recognized as one of MLB’s top young talents due to his combination of power, bat speed, and consistent hitting, marking him as a key player for the Rays and a prominent figure in professional baseball today[3][2].