The prominent Dominican baseball player Junior Caminero and his fiancée Francesca Nicole enthusiastically announced that they are expecting a girl. The couple, who got engaged in November 2024, shared the happy news through a touching video posted on the social media of the Tampa Bay Rays player. In the video, the moment they reveal the baby’s gender is shown, celebrating it with family and close friends. At 22 years old, Caminero is experiencing a peak moment in his first full season with the Rays. Nicknamed “La Máxima” by his fans, the third baseman has established himself as one of the most outstanding Dominican figures in baseball in 2025, being the third Dominican player to hit more than 30 home runs this season. The personal celebration coincided with a new sporting achievement. After the revelation of his daughter’s gender, Caminero returned to the field and hit a grand slam against Cardinals reliever Matt Svanson. This home run was the 37th of his campaign, surpassing Evan Longoria (36 in 2016) and positioning himself as the fifth player with the most home runs in a season in Rays history.
Caminero was selected for the 2025 All-Star Game and was a finalist in the Home Run Derby, confirming his status as one of the most promising young talents in Major League Baseball. Additionally, he has left his mark as one of the youngest Dominicans to surpass 22 home runs before the All-Star Game, a record that places him on a select list alongside legends like Albert Pujols.I am a very proud father right now
Caminero
