With their pick in round 20 of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft, the New York Yankees selected left-handed pitcher Daniel Camarena out of Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, California.
Camarena was originally committed to attending the University of San Diego, but once his favorite childhood team had drafted him he had to change his mind.
In high school, Camarena was a pitcher as well as playing the outfield, but the Yankees made him dedicate all of his training towards his pitching duties. In his senior year, the left-hander struck out 76 batters in 49 innings pitched, making him a Rawlings First Team All-American.