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===Atlanta Braves===
===Atlanta Braves===
====Minor leagues====
====Minor leagues====
Camargo signed with the [[Atlanta Braves]] for $42,000 as a 16-year old out of Panama in July 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/mlb/article24971401.html|title=Mudcats' All-Star Johan Camargo surprised by selection|work=News and Observer|access-date=November 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Callis |first1=Jim |title=This is how the Braves got so good so fast |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-built-contender-with-prospects-trades/c-290442274 |access-date=August 16, 2018 |work=MLB.com |date=August 15, 2018}}</ref> After missing the 2011 season, Camargo made his professional debut in 2012 with the [[Dominican Summer League Braves|DSL Braves]], and batted .343/.433/.455 in 198 at bats.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref> Camargo spent 2013 with Rookie level [[Danville Braves|Danville]], and hit .294/.359/.360 in 228 at bats over 57 games.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref>
Camargo signed with the [[Atlanta Braves]] for $42,000 as a 16-year old out of Panama in July 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/mlb/article24971401.html|title=Mudcats' All-Star Johan Camargo surprised by selection|work=News and Observer|access-date=November 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Callis |first1=Jim |title=This is how the Braves got so good so fast |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-built-contender-with-prospects-trades/c-290442274 |access-date=August 16, 2018 |work=MLB.com |date=August 15, 2018}}</ref> After missing the 2011 season, Camargo made his professional debut in 2012 with the [[Dominican Summer League Braves|DSL Braves]], and batted .343/.433/.455 in 198 at bats.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh|title=Johan Camargo Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> Camargo spent 2013 with Rookie level [[Danville Braves|Danville]], and hit .294/.359/.360 in 228 at bats over 57 games.<ref name="auto1"/>


Camargo began 2014 at Single-A [[Rome Braves|Rome]] before earning a late-season promotion to High-A [[Lynchburg Hillcats|Lynchburg]]. Across both levels in 2014, he hit .266/.313/.326 with 60 runs and 46 RBIs in 478 at bats over 132 games.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref> Camargo spent 2015 with High-A [[Carolina Mudcats|Carolina]], hitting .258/.315/.335 with 50 runs and 32 RBIs in 391 at bats over 130 games.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref> After earning All-Star honors in the [[Carolina League]], Camargo was awarded with a spot in the [[Arizona Fall League]] with [[Peoria Javelinas|Peoria]], where he played in 16 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/eastern-wake-news/ewn-sports/article36419448.html |title=Braves tab six 2015 Mudcats to Arizona Fall League |work=The News & Observer |date=September 24, 2015}}</ref>
Camargo began 2014 at Single-A [[Rome Braves|Rome]] before earning a late-season promotion to High-A [[Lynchburg Hillcats|Lynchburg]]. Across both levels in 2014, he hit .266/.313/.326 with 60 runs and 46 RBIs in 478 at bats over 132 games.<ref name="auto1"/> Camargo spent 2015 with High-A [[Carolina Mudcats|Carolina]], hitting .258/.315/.335 with 50 runs and 32 RBIs in 391 at bats over 130 games.<ref name="auto1"/> After earning All-Star honors in the [[Carolina League]], Camargo was awarded with a spot in the [[Arizona Fall League]] with [[Peoria Javelinas|Peoria]], where he played in 16 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/eastern-wake-news/ewn-sports/article36419448.html |title=Braves tab six 2015 Mudcats to Arizona Fall League |work=The News & Observer |date=September 24, 2015}}</ref>


Almost exclusively a [[shortstop]], Camargo began 2016 playing at [[second base]] for Double-A [[Mississippi Braves|Mississippi]] to accommodate the likes of [[Ozzie Albies]] and [[Dansby Swanson]]. When all three were on the team, Camargo played [[third base]], and after Swanson was promoted to the major leagues, he took over at shortstop.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://outfieldflyrule.com/2017/04/11/get-know-call-johan-camargo/ |title=Get To Know A Call-Up: Johan Camargo |work=Outfield Fly Rule |first=Andy |last=Harris |date=April 11, 2017}}</ref> At the plate, Camargo hit .267.304/.379 with 4 HR, along with 46 runs and 43 RBIs in 446 at bats over 126 games.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Camargo's new power impresses Braves|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/217631438/johan-camargo-impressing-braves-brian-snitker/|access-date=March 2, 2017|work=MLB.com|date=March 1, 2017}}</ref> The Braves added him to their [[40-man roster]] after the season.<ref name="mlb.com">{{cite web|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/209156150/braves-add-3-prospects-to-40-man-roster/|title=Braves add 3 prospects to 40-man roster|publisher=|access-date=November 19, 2016}}</ref>
Almost exclusively a [[shortstop]], Camargo began 2016 playing at [[second base]] for Double-A [[Mississippi Braves|Mississippi]] to accommodate the likes of [[Ozzie Albies]] and [[Dansby Swanson]]. When all three were on the team, Camargo played [[third base]], and after Swanson was promoted to the major leagues, he took over at shortstop.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://outfieldflyrule.com/2017/04/11/get-know-call-johan-camargo/ |title=Get To Know A Call-Up: Johan Camargo |work=Outfield Fly Rule |first=Andy |last=Harris |date=April 11, 2017}}</ref> At the plate, Camargo hit .267.304/.379 with 4 HR, along with 46 runs and 43 RBIs in 446 at bats over 126 games.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Camargo's new power impresses Braves|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/217631438/johan-camargo-impressing-braves-brian-snitker/|access-date=March 2, 2017|work=MLB.com|date=March 1, 2017}}</ref> The Braves added him to their [[40-man roster]] after the season.<ref name="mlb.com">{{cite web|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/209156150/braves-add-3-prospects-to-40-man-roster/|title=Braves add 3 prospects to 40-man roster|publisher=|access-date=November 19, 2016}}</ref>


====Major leagues====
====Major leagues====
After missing out on the [[Opening Day]] roster,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-johan-camargo-optioned-to-gwinnett/ |title=Braves' Johan Camargo: Optioned to Gwinnett |work=CBS Sports |author=RotoWire |date=March 16, 2017}}</ref> Camargo was quickly recalled from Triple-A [[Gwinnett Braves|Gwinnett]] on April 11, 2017, and made his debut that night.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/infield-prospect-camargo-gets-first-call-from-braves/GBOH65VglzcPlFBAxDFTuK/ |title=Infield prospect Camargo gets first call-up from Braves |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |first=David |last=O'Brien |date=April 11, 2017}}</ref> After two short-lived stints in the major leagues, Camargo's playing time increased in the month of June when third baseman [[Adonis García]] was placed on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/johan-camargo-crushing-the-ball/9vhtMvAP98K1lGihSycJRP/ |title=Johan Camargo is crushing the ball |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |first=Tyler |last=Duke |date=June 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Brien |first1=David |title=Braves call up Camargo after Garcia lands on DL |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-call-camargo-after-garcia-lands/Sddahmhva0tf9giwiyocyL/ |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=May 17, 2017}}</ref> Camargo hit his first career home run on July 9, against [[Washington Nationals]] pitcher [[Matt Grace]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Camargo earning bigger role with Braves|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/241446984/johan-camargo-earning-his-place-with-braves/|access-date=July 10, 2017|work=MLB.com|date=July 9, 2017}}</ref> After [[Adonis Garcia]] returned from the disabled list at third base, Camargo lost playing time; however, he quickly gained it back when the Braves benched [[Dansby Swanson]] who eventually was demoted to [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple A]].<ref name="2017option">{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves option Swanson, Blair to Triple-A|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/244677112/braves-dansby-swanson-sent-to-minors/|access-date=July 27, 2017|date=July 26, 2017}}</ref> Camargo was injured in August, and remained with the [[Gwinnett Braves]] until September, resulting in the return of Swanson.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pace |first1=Cody |title=Braves activate Garcia, call up M. Johnson |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/adonis-garcia-micah-johnson-join-braves-c252454048 |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=September 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Braves recall Dansby Swanson from Triple-A Gwinnett|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-recall-dansby-swanson-from-triple-gwinnett/0z6w9D13yseWbLc4VjJFYM/|access-date=November 9, 2017|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=August 9, 2017}}</ref> With Atlanta in 2017 he batted .299/.331/.452 in 241 at bats.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref>
After missing out on the [[Opening Day]] roster,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-johan-camargo-optioned-to-gwinnett/ |title=Braves' Johan Camargo: Optioned to Gwinnett |work=CBS Sports |author=RotoWire |date=March 16, 2017}}</ref> Camargo was quickly recalled from Triple-A [[Gwinnett Braves|Gwinnett]] on April 11, 2017, and made his debut that night.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/infield-prospect-camargo-gets-first-call-from-braves/GBOH65VglzcPlFBAxDFTuK/ |title=Infield prospect Camargo gets first call-up from Braves |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |first=David |last=O'Brien |date=April 11, 2017}}</ref> After two short-lived stints in the major leagues, Camargo's playing time increased in the month of June when third baseman [[Adonis García]] was placed on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/johan-camargo-crushing-the-ball/9vhtMvAP98K1lGihSycJRP/ |title=Johan Camargo is crushing the ball |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |first=Tyler |last=Duke |date=June 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Brien |first1=David |title=Braves call up Camargo after Garcia lands on DL |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-call-camargo-after-garcia-lands/Sddahmhva0tf9giwiyocyL/ |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=May 17, 2017}}</ref> Camargo hit his first career home run on July 9, against [[Washington Nationals]] pitcher [[Matt Grace]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Camargo earning bigger role with Braves|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/241446984/johan-camargo-earning-his-place-with-braves/|access-date=July 10, 2017|work=MLB.com|date=July 9, 2017}}</ref> After [[Adonis Garcia]] returned from the disabled list at third base, Camargo lost playing time; however, he quickly gained it back when the Braves benched [[Dansby Swanson]] who eventually was demoted to [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple A]].<ref name="2017option">{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves option Swanson, Blair to Triple-A|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/244677112/braves-dansby-swanson-sent-to-minors/|access-date=July 27, 2017|date=July 26, 2017}}</ref> Camargo was injured in August, and remained with the [[Gwinnett Braves]] until September, resulting in the return of Swanson.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pace |first1=Cody |title=Braves activate Garcia, call up M. Johnson |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/adonis-garcia-micah-johnson-join-braves-c252454048 |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=September 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Braves recall Dansby Swanson from Triple-A Gwinnett|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-recall-dansby-swanson-from-triple-gwinnett/0z6w9D13yseWbLc4VjJFYM/|access-date=November 9, 2017|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=August 9, 2017}}</ref> With Atlanta in 2017 he batted .299/.331/.452 in 241 at bats.<ref name="auto1"/>


Camargo became the Braves' starting third baseman in May 2018, and retained the role until the start of the 2019 season, when the team signed [[Josh Donaldson]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Johan Camargo just keeps getting better as Braves' third baseman |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/johan-camargo-just-keeps-getting-better-braves-third-baseman/C4TbpbLgk0EjeSaBzzVcFK/ |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 8, 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Camargo becoming a force off the bench |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-win-on-johan-camargo-homer |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=June 23, 2019}}</ref> Following an injury to starting shortstop Dansby Swanson, Camargo played at that position, struggling defensively and offensively.<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves' Johan Camargo regrouping nicely in Triple-A so far |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/braves-johan-camargo-regrouping-nicely-triple-far/SEr8nkMRc5kxdmCrqGNYFO/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dansby Swanson rejoins Braves in Colorado |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/dansby-swanson-expected-rejoin-braves/qh7HH4vFlHjEbaNhZ1at3K/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 26, 2019}}</ref> As a result, Camargo was demoted to the [[Gwinnett Stripers]] on August 16.<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves moves: sign veteran Hechavarría, call up Bryse Wilson, send Camargo, Duvall to Stripers |url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/braves-moves-sign-veteran-hechavarr-a-call-up-bryse-wilson/article_35fa463a-c076-11e9-ac1c-cf1315bc58e3.html |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=Gwinnett Daily Post |date=August 16, 2019}}</ref> Camargo returned to the major leagues when rosters expanded in September.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Spencer |first1=Sarah K. |title=McCann comes off IL; Braves recall Camargo, Sobotka as rosters expand |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/mccann-comes-off-braves-recall-camargo-sobotka-and-walker-rosters-expand/sIEMAq69O1OKalzotQRzQP/# |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 1, 2019}}</ref> In a game against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on September 11,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Johan Camargo still sore, Braves will take it day-to-day |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/johan-camargo-still-sore-braves-will-take-day-day/atZFKLwjcodNFrtGywUvmL/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 12, 2019}}</ref> he suffered a hairline fracture in his right shin.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Camargo (shin) to IL; Braves activate Markakis |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/nick-markakis-activated-johan-camargo-done |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> The Braves subsequently placed Camargo on the 10-day injured list.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Braves won't rule out Johan Camargo returning this season |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-won-rule-out-johan-camargo-returning-this-season/E06z1gzgcmOpwlRYH8NOHN/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> In 2018 with Atlanta he batted .272/.349/.457 with 19 home runs and 76 RBIs in 456 at bats, and his .958 fielding percentage was 9th-best in the NL.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref>
Camargo became the Braves' starting third baseman in May 2018, and retained the role until the start of the 2019 season, when the team signed [[Josh Donaldson]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Johan Camargo just keeps getting better as Braves' third baseman |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/johan-camargo-just-keeps-getting-better-braves-third-baseman/C4TbpbLgk0EjeSaBzzVcFK/ |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 8, 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Camargo becoming a force off the bench |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-win-on-johan-camargo-homer |access-date=June 24, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=June 23, 2019}}</ref> Following an injury to starting shortstop Dansby Swanson, Camargo played at that position, struggling defensively and offensively.<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves' Johan Camargo regrouping nicely in Triple-A so far |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/braves-johan-camargo-regrouping-nicely-triple-far/SEr8nkMRc5kxdmCrqGNYFO/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dansby Swanson rejoins Braves in Colorado |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/dansby-swanson-expected-rejoin-braves/qh7HH4vFlHjEbaNhZ1at3K/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 26, 2019}}</ref> As a result, Camargo was demoted to the [[Gwinnett Stripers]] on August 16.<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves moves: sign veteran Hechavarría, call up Bryse Wilson, send Camargo, Duvall to Stripers |url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/braves-moves-sign-veteran-hechavarr-a-call-up-bryse-wilson/article_35fa463a-c076-11e9-ac1c-cf1315bc58e3.html |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=Gwinnett Daily Post |date=August 16, 2019}}</ref> Camargo returned to the major leagues when rosters expanded in September.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Spencer |first1=Sarah K. |title=McCann comes off IL; Braves recall Camargo, Sobotka as rosters expand |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/mccann-comes-off-braves-recall-camargo-sobotka-and-walker-rosters-expand/sIEMAq69O1OKalzotQRzQP/# |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 1, 2019}}</ref> In a game against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on September 11,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Johan Camargo still sore, Braves will take it day-to-day |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/johan-camargo-still-sore-braves-will-take-day-day/atZFKLwjcodNFrtGywUvmL/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 12, 2019}}</ref> he suffered a hairline fracture in his right shin.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Camargo (shin) to IL; Braves activate Markakis |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/nick-markakis-activated-johan-camargo-done |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> The Braves subsequently placed Camargo on the 10-day injured list.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Braves won't rule out Johan Camargo returning this season |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-won-rule-out-johan-camargo-returning-this-season/E06z1gzgcmOpwlRYH8NOHN/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> In 2018 with Atlanta he batted .272/.349/.457 with 19 home runs and 76 RBIs in 456 at bats, and his .958 fielding percentage was 9th-best in the NL.<ref name="auto1"/>


In 2019, he batted .233/.279/.384 with 31 runs, 7 home runs, and 32 RBIs in 232 at bats, and had the slowest sprint speed of all major league shortstops, at 25.6 feet/second.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/camarjo01.shtml|title=Johan Camargo Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/sprint_speed_leaderboard?year=2019&position=6&team=&min=10 |title=Statcast Sprint Speed Leaderboard |publisher=Baseballsavant.mlb.com |date= |access-date=2019-10-09}}</ref>
In 2019, he batted .233/.279/.384 with 31 runs, 7 home runs, and 32 RBIs in 232 at bats, and had the slowest sprint speed of all major league shortstops, at 25.6 feet/second.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/camarjo01.shtml|title=Johan Camargo Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/sprint_speed_leaderboard?year=2019&position=6&team=&min=10 |title=Statcast Sprint Speed Leaderboard |publisher=Baseballsavant.mlb.com |date= |access-date=2019-10-09}}</ref>
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===Philadelphia Phillies===
===Philadelphia Phillies===
On December 1, 2021, Camargo signed a one-year contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Phillies sign Camargo |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-phillies-sign-camargo |work=MLB.com |date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2021}}</ref> He appeared in 52 games for Philadelphia in 2022, slashing .237/.297/.316 with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs in 152 at bats.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref> He was [[designated for assignment]] on September 25, 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401356481 |access-date=September 25, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=September 25, 2022}}</ref> Camargo cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]] on September 27.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Phillies Outright Johan Camargo|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/phillies-outright-johan-camargo.html|access-date=June 21, 2023|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He elected free agency following the season on October 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=34 Players Become Free Agents|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/brett-phillips-willians-astudillo-michael-chavis-free-agents-minor-league.html|access-date=June 22, 2023|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>
On December 1, 2021, Camargo signed a one-year contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Phillies sign Camargo |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-phillies-sign-camargo |work=MLB.com |date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2021}}</ref> He appeared in 52 games for Philadelphia in 2022, slashing .237/.297/.316 with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs in 152 at bats.<ref name="auto1"/> He was [[designated for assignment]] on September 25, 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401356481 |access-date=September 25, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=September 25, 2022}}</ref> Camargo cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]] on September 27.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Phillies Outright Johan Camargo|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/phillies-outright-johan-camargo.html|access-date=June 21, 2023|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He elected free agency following the season on October 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=34 Players Become Free Agents|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/brett-phillips-willians-astudillo-michael-chavis-free-agents-minor-league.html|access-date=June 22, 2023|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Kansas City Royals===
===Kansas City Royals===
On January 21, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the [[Kansas City Royals]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals’ Johan Camargo: Joins Royals on minor-league deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-johan-camargo-joins-royals-on-minor-league-deal/|access-date=2023-01-24|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Camargo played in 15 games for the Triple–A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]], after a delayed start to the season because of an oblique injury, and hit .298/.412/.544 with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs in 58 at bats.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref> On June 16, Camargo triggered an opt–out in his contract and was released by the Royals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Johan Camargo: Cut loose by Kansas City|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/johan-camargo-cut-loose-by-kansas-city/|access-date=June 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
On January 21, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the [[Kansas City Royals]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals’ Johan Camargo: Joins Royals on minor-league deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-johan-camargo-joins-royals-on-minor-league-deal/|access-date=2023-01-24|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Camargo played in 15 games for the Triple–A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]], after a delayed start to the season because of an oblique injury, and hit .298/.412/.544 with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs in 58 at bats.<ref name="auto1"/> On June 16, Camargo triggered an opt–out in his contract and was released by the Royals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Johan Camargo: Cut loose by Kansas City|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/johan-camargo-cut-loose-by-kansas-city/|access-date=June 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
On June 23, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]] organization and was assigned to the Triple–A [[Toledo Mud Hens]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-johan-camargo-gets-minors-deal-from-tigers/|publisher=[[CBS Sports]]|title=Tigers sign Johan Camargo to a minors deal}}</ref> In 22 games for Toledo, he batted .238/.296/.400 with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs in 80 at bats.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=camarg000joh]</ref> On August 3, Camargo was released by the Tigers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/johan-camargo-released-from-minors-deal/|publisher=[[CBS Sports]]|title=Tigers release Johan Camargo}}</ref>
On June 23, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]] organization and was assigned to the Triple–A [[Toledo Mud Hens]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-johan-camargo-gets-minors-deal-from-tigers/|publisher=[[CBS Sports]]|title=Tigers sign Johan Camargo to a minors deal}}</ref> In 22 games for Toledo, he batted .238/.296/.400 with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs in 80 at bats.<ref name="auto1"/> On August 3, Camargo was released by the Tigers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/johan-camargo-released-from-minors-deal/|publisher=[[CBS Sports]]|title=Tigers release Johan Camargo}}</ref>


===San Francisco Giants===
===San Francisco Giants===

Revision as of 04:01, 14 August 2023

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Camargo and the second or maternal family name is Ramos.

Johan Camargo
Camargo with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023
San Francisco Giants
Infielder
Born: (1993-12-13) December 13, 1993 (age 30)
Panama City, Panama
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 2017, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.255
Home runs37
Runs batted in159
Teams

Johan Valentín Camargo Ramos (born December 13, 1993) is a Panamanian professional baseball infielder in the San Francisco Giants organization. Camargo signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2010. He made his MLB debut in 2017. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

Early life

Johan Camargo was born in Panama City, Panama.[1] His parents named him after the footballer Johan Cruyff. When playing baseball as a child, Camargo naturally batted and threw left-handed. His father taught him to throw with his right hand, and Camargo stopped using his left hand for that skill. He later focused on switch-hitting, and joined his first organized baseball league at the age of 13.[2]

Career

Atlanta Braves

Minor leagues

Camargo signed with the Atlanta Braves for $42,000 as a 16-year old out of Panama in July 2010.[3][4] After missing the 2011 season, Camargo made his professional debut in 2012 with the DSL Braves, and batted .343/.433/.455 in 198 at bats.[5] Camargo spent 2013 with Rookie level Danville, and hit .294/.359/.360 in 228 at bats over 57 games.[5]

Camargo began 2014 at Single-A Rome before earning a late-season promotion to High-A Lynchburg. Across both levels in 2014, he hit .266/.313/.326 with 60 runs and 46 RBIs in 478 at bats over 132 games.[5] Camargo spent 2015 with High-A Carolina, hitting .258/.315/.335 with 50 runs and 32 RBIs in 391 at bats over 130 games.[5] After earning All-Star honors in the Carolina League, Camargo was awarded with a spot in the Arizona Fall League with Peoria, where he played in 16 games.[6]

Almost exclusively a shortstop, Camargo began 2016 playing at second base for Double-A Mississippi to accommodate the likes of Ozzie Albies and Dansby Swanson. When all three were on the team, Camargo played third base, and after Swanson was promoted to the major leagues, he took over at shortstop.[7] At the plate, Camargo hit .267.304/.379 with 4 HR, along with 46 runs and 43 RBIs in 446 at bats over 126 games.[8] The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[9]

Major leagues

After missing out on the Opening Day roster,[10] Camargo was quickly recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on April 11, 2017, and made his debut that night.[11] After two short-lived stints in the major leagues, Camargo's playing time increased in the month of June when third baseman Adonis García was placed on the disabled list.[12][13] Camargo hit his first career home run on July 9, against Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Grace.[14] After Adonis Garcia returned from the disabled list at third base, Camargo lost playing time; however, he quickly gained it back when the Braves benched Dansby Swanson who eventually was demoted to Triple A.[15] Camargo was injured in August, and remained with the Gwinnett Braves until September, resulting in the return of Swanson.[16][17] With Atlanta in 2017 he batted .299/.331/.452 in 241 at bats.[5]

Camargo became the Braves' starting third baseman in May 2018, and retained the role until the start of the 2019 season, when the team signed Josh Donaldson.[18] [19] Following an injury to starting shortstop Dansby Swanson, Camargo played at that position, struggling defensively and offensively.[20][21] As a result, Camargo was demoted to the Gwinnett Stripers on August 16.[22] Camargo returned to the major leagues when rosters expanded in September.[23] In a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 11,[24] he suffered a hairline fracture in his right shin.[25] The Braves subsequently placed Camargo on the 10-day injured list.[26] In 2018 with Atlanta he batted .272/.349/.457 with 19 home runs and 76 RBIs in 456 at bats, and his .958 fielding percentage was 9th-best in the NL.[5]

In 2019, he batted .233/.279/.384 with 31 runs, 7 home runs, and 32 RBIs in 232 at bats, and had the slowest sprint speed of all major league shortstops, at 25.6 feet/second.[27][28]

In 2020, he batted .200/.244/.367 with 16 runs, 4 home runs, and 9 RBIs in 120 at bats.[27] He played 21 games at second base, and 10 at third base, but did not play at all at shortstop for the first season of his major league career.[27] After the 2020 season, he played for Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Professional Baseball League(LIDOM). He has also played for Dominican Republic in the 2021 Caribbean Series.

Camargo played the majority of the 2021 season with the Gwinnett Stripers, where he learned to play first base,[29] had 16 hitless at bats with the Braves in the majors, and was named to the Braves' roster for the National League Championship Series, replacing Terrance Gore.[30][27] Gore returned to the Braves' roster for the World Series, in place of Camargo.[31][32] The Braves eventually won the 2021 World Series, giving the Braves their first title since 1995.[33] On November 30, 2021, it was announced that the Braves would not tender a contract to Camargo for the 2022 season, making him a free agent.[34]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 1, 2021, Camargo signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[35] He appeared in 52 games for Philadelphia in 2022, slashing .237/.297/.316 with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs in 152 at bats.[5] He was designated for assignment on September 25, 2022.[36] Camargo cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs on September 27.[37] He elected free agency following the season on October 6.[38]

Kansas City Royals

On January 21, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.[39] Camargo played in 15 games for the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, after a delayed start to the season because of an oblique injury, and hit .298/.412/.544 with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs in 58 at bats.[5] On June 16, Camargo triggered an opt–out in his contract and was released by the Royals.[40]

Detroit Tigers

On June 23, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization and was assigned to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens.[41] In 22 games for Toledo, he batted .238/.296/.400 with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs in 80 at bats.[5] On August 3, Camargo was released by the Tigers.[42]

San Francisco Giants

On August 11, 2023, Camargo signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[43]

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