
“From Heartbreak to Triumph: Astros Prospect Cam Smith’s Emotional Journey to Making the Team”
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Smith immediately embraced his family while the locker room clapped for the rookie. When things finally quieted down, Smith’s mother deadpanned, “Cam, do you know why you’re here?” Astros players started laughing as Smith’s mom officially let her son know he made the Astros’ big-league roster.
Cam Smith to make historic debut for Astros
Smith, who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, was the biggest name the Astros received in the Kyle Tucker trade. While Smith was ranked highly on prospect lists entering spring training, no one expected he would force his way onto Houston’s major-league roster so soon.
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