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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Lorenzo Cain was born in 1986 and grew up in Madison, Florida. His father passed away when Cain was just four years old, leaving his mother, Patricia, to raise him and his brother while working at a printing company in Madison. Unlike many professional athletes, Cain did not begin playing organized baseball until his sophomore year at Madison County High School. He initially tried out for the basketball team but was not selected, which led him to explore baseball—despite not even owning a glove at the time.</p>

<h2>Entry into Professional Baseball</h2>
<p>Cain was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 17th round of the 2004 MLB Draft while attending Tallahassee Community College in Florida. He began his professional career in 2005 with the Rookie League teams, the Helena Brewers and the Arizona League Brewers.</p>

<p>In 2006, Cain was promoted to the Class A West Virginia Power and earned selection to both the mid-season and post-season South Atlantic League All-Star Teams. The following year, he moved up to the Class A-Advanced Brevard County Manatees. During the 2008 season, Cain started with Brevard County before being promoted to Triple-A Nashville Sounds on June 10 to replace <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernán_Iribarren">Hernan Iribarren</a>. He was later called up to the Milwaukee Brewers.</p>

<h2>Major League Debut and Rise</h2>
<p>Cain made his Major League debut in 2010 with the Milwaukee Brewers, entering a game against the Atlanta Braves as a pinch-hitter. His first potential hit was taken away by a diving catch from Braves’ <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Diaz">left fielder</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Diaz">Matt Diaz</a>. That same season, the Brewers traded Cain, along with three other players, to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for <a href="/biography/zack-greinke">pitcher</a> <a href="/biography/zack-greinke">Zack Greinke</a>.</p>

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<h2>Kansas City Royals and Career Highlights</h2>
<p>Cain flourished with the Kansas City Royals and became known for his exceptional defensive skills in center field. He earned two Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards as an outfielder and also received a Fielding Bible Award. In 2014, he played a crucial role in leading the Royals to the American League Championship Series and was named the ALCS Most Valuable Player for his outstanding defense and timely hitting.</p>

<p>In 2015, Cain was instrumental in the Royals' World Series run, finishing third in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award behind <a href="/biography/josh-donaldson">Josh Donaldson</a> and <a href="/biography/mike-trout">Mike Trout</a>. He was also among the top ten in the American League in key categories such as batting average and stolen bases that season.</p>

<h2>Return to Milwaukee Brewers and Later Career</h2>
<p>Cain returned to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018, signing a five-year contract. Known for his consistent defensive excellence and solid offense, he contributed significantly to the team’s success. He faced some setbacks, including a leg injury, but remained an important figure both on and off the field.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Lorenzo Cain is married to Jenny Cain, and the couple has two sons named Cameron and Jayden. Off the field, he is known for his dedication to family and his strong work ethic. At one point, Cain earned a salary of $6.5 million per year under a two-year contract, avoiding arbitration with his team.</p>

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