In his first season with the Chippewas this year Kaminski was outstanding in a variety of relieving and starting roles, posting a 3.05 ERA in 73.2 innings of work. Prior to coming to Central Michigan in 2012, he made 13 starts for John A. Logan College, and posted a 7-3 record with a 2.60 ERA. In 2011 Kaminski was named the Arizona Collegiate Summer League Pitcher of the Year, going 3-1 with a 0.72 ERA. He was a 4-year letterman in high school and led his team to a regional title in 2009 and was named All-City in 2008 and 2009.