Cam Smith
| Date | News |
| 4/29/25 | Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Cam Smith, Caleb Durbin, and Ryan Gusto. A couple of overlooked prospects are proving their worth in fantasy leagues. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/fantasy-baseball-... |
| 4/23/25 | Houston Astros Experimenting With Expansion of Star Rookie's Defensive Versatility. The Houston Astros have to be thrilled with the early returns that star prospect Cam Smith are providing the team. He earned a spot on the Opening Day roster with his torrid performance during spring training. But, with third base already filled by Isaac Paredes, the team had to get creative, finding a way for Smith to fit. They decided to convert him to right field, where he spent a few weeks in spring training learning the position on the fly. Based on how he has performed through the first 23 games of his rookie campaign, you wouldn't even know that he was a third baseman up until a few weeks ago when the change was made. Smith has acclimated himself to right field as well as anyone could Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-... |
| 4/22/25 | [Last Word on Sports] - Nick Kurtz’s Promotion to the Athletics Marks a Key Moment in Their Rebuild. Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith and Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Johnson were two players from last year's MLB Draft to debut in the major leagues. Now, a third player from that draft class will get the call as the Athletics will promote top prospect Nick Kurtz, in last year's draft. Kurtz’s promotion signals more than just the arrival of a highly touted talent. It marks a critical point in the A’s ongoing rebuild, as the team continues to develop young, homegrown players who could reshape their future. The 22-year-old Kurtz will make his major-league debut with only 32 career minor-league games played. In 20 games with Triple-A Las Vegas this season, Kurtz has batted .321/.385/.655 with seven doubles, 10 walks and 26 strikeouts. Kurtz leads all minor leagues with seven home runs and 24 RBI. A's Set to Promote Nick Kurtz, the No. 4 Draft Pick Last Year The A's drafted Kurtz, believing he could move quickly and impact the big league lineup sooner rather than later. Kurtz will become the sixth-fastest player in franchise history to reach the majors in terms of days from the date he was drafted, at either 282 or 283 days. Mike Morgan debuted five days after being drafted (June 6, 1978- June 11, 1978). This rapid ascent speaks to both Kurtz’s readiness and the A’s belief in his ability to contribute right away. As a powerful hitter with the ability to drive the ball, Kurtz’s bat could provide a much-needed spark in a lineup that has struggled with consistency. What to Expect from Kurtz in the Big Leagues Kurtz has done nothing but hit for both average and power since his days at Wake Forest. The left-handed slugger left college with an impressive .333/.510/.725 slash line and 61 home runs. His 17.7% strikeout rate in college was a standout, especially considering the typical rate for Division I hitters is over 25%. Kurtz also led all Division I players with 78 walks in his draft year. Since being drafted, there has been little to question about his abilities at the plate. Kurtz has moved quickly through the minors, spending only brief stints at each level—seven games at Single-A Stockton, five at Double-A Midland, and 20 games at Triple-A Las Vegas this season. A’s manager Mark Kotsay will need to get creative to fit Kurtz into the lineup, especially with current first baseman Tyler Soderstrom leading the majors with nine home runs. Designated hitter Brent Rooker, who signed a this offseason, has experience in the outfield corners, but he's only played the field in 14 games last season and three this year. In a recent update, shared that A’s manager David Forst stated Soderstrom will get some time in left field and at DH. Rooker is also part of the mix for those roles. Forst added that Kurtz will not be in a platoon, and the team is confident in his ability to face left-handed pitchers. Kurtz has shown success against lefties early in his time at Triple-A, and the A’s are comfortable giving him that opportunity immediately. While shortstop Jacob Wilson may be the early favorite for Rookie of the Year with a .354 average in 82 at-bats, Kurtz could quickly enter the conversation with his power potential and bat-to-ball skills. Main Photo: © Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The post appeared first on . Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
| 4/19/25 | Cam Smith's 5-word Astros admission after 2-homer game vs. Padres. Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith paced his team's offense in a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Smith blasted two homers in the game, much to the delight of Astros fans. Following the contest, Smith said it was a healing experience for him. “I feel like me again,” Smith said following the game, per the Houston Chronicle. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/houston-astros/astros... |
| 4/19/25 | Cam Smith, Astros look ride power surge into rematch vs. Padres. Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith will remain under a microscope for the foreseeable future, with his progress at the plate and in the field a source of constant dialogue. When Smith belted a pair of home runs in the Astros' 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Friday, it spurred additional discourse about his development. Smith finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs, socking a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the fourth. Mix in some challenging plays defensively, and Smith did enough to inspire even more analysis. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cam-smith-... |
| 4/18/25 | Cam Smith (2 HRs, 4 RBIs) drives Astros past Padres. Rookie Cam Smith clubbed a pair of home runs as the Houston Astros fended off the visiting San Diego Padres 6-4 on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series. Smith recorded the first multi-home run game for the Astros this season by producing his second and third career homers. Both came against Padres left-hander Kyle Hart (2-1) and answered solo runs by the Padres in the second and fourth innings. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cam-smith-... |
| 4/11/25 | Astros No. 1 prospect launches 1st career big league homer. The moment finally arrived for Cam Smith. In the eighth inning of a 14-3 blowout win over the Angels on Friday, the Astros' top prospect made good on the hype, belting his first career home run — a 370-foot shot that just cleared the Crawford Boxes in left field. “I thought it was pretty high, so I couldn't really pimp it,” Smith said with a grin. The blast came off a 1-1 changeup that caught the inner third of the plate, a pitch Smith didn't miss. It marked not just a milestone moment, but a sign of growing comfort at the big-league level for the 20-year-old, who made Houston's roster this spring despite playing just 31 minor league games. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/houston-astros/astros... |
| 4/09/25 | Astros Believe They Have Figured Out Why Cam Smith Is Struggling. The Houston Astros made headlines when they announced their star prospect Cam Smith had made the Opening Day roster despite never playing a game in Triple-A. Everything surrounding the 2024 first-round pick has been meteoric, including his time with the Chicago Cubs last year where he had a record-setting home run streak that caused that franchise to aggressively promote him through their pipeline before the season ended. Smith, the prized return of the Kyle Tucker trade, kept his hot streak going in spring training. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/astros-believe-... |
| 4/03/25 | Collegiate Corner: The Big Zaborowski. College baseball is in full swing. Conference play is underway, games are hitting ESPN's family of networks, and I can be found perusing ballpark exteriors sampling various hot dogs and sausages until my stomach turns into a hodgepodge of partially-cooked Southern meats. There's almost too much baseball to take in this time of year, when the heart of the college slate meets the excitement of the start of the MLB season. But look no further than the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster, which features 2024 draftee Cam Smith starting in the outfield on a regular basis. Smith played just two seasons at Florida State before becoming a first-round draft choice by Houston last summer, and is now positioned to be a regular fantasy contributor throughout the remainder of the campaign. We'll see the same in 2026, 2027 and 2028. There is no question. College baseball is developing elite prospects faster and better than ever before and for this reason, a plethora of top-level players are making it to campus and getting their names called in their early twenties. We'll dive into a handful of players that could fit that bill in this week's collegiate corner. Source: https://razzball.com/collegiate-corner-the-big-zab... |
| 3/31/25 | Curtis Granderson talks Cam Smith and Kyle Tucker, Will Venable and the Sox identity, torpedo bats. Cubs' top prospect Cam Smith is set to make his MLB debut this season, while the White Sox are off to a respectable start with a 2-2 record, and the Yankees have introduced torpedo bats, which are technically operating within the guidelines of the current rule book but are causing outrage among fans and MLB pitchers. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/curtis-granderson... |
| 3/30/25 | Astros New Star Infielder is Already Quietly Making Huge Impact in Lineup. The Houston Astros got their season started off on the right foot over the weekend with a series victory over the New York Mets ahead of an interleague series to start the week against the San Francisco Giants. For one, rookie sensation Cam Smith did not at all to appear overwhelmed by the jump in competition with a hit and two walks over the first two games of the series before the Astros gave him the day off on Saturday. The top three of the starting rotation in Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, and Spencer Arrighetti all had strong outings and Houston looks like it could be back to having an elite pitching staff. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/astros-new-star... |
| 3/29/25 | Cam Smith: Up-And-Coming Dynasty Player. At this time last year, Cam Smith was playing college baseball for the Florida State Seminoles. Fast forward one year and Smith is now playing in the majors, starting in right field for the Houston Astros on Opening Day.
The road to The Show has been quick for Smith, who was not drafted out of high school. Only 22 years old, Smith has played in only 32 minor league games. But after an impressive spring training, he forced his way into the Astros lineup.
Let's dive in and take a look at Cam Smith. Source: https://razzball.com/cam-smith-up-and-coming-dynas... |
| 3/28/25 | Smith delivers donuts, then big hit in Astros debut. Astros rookie Cam Smith came through in his MLB debut, first with pregame donuts for his teammates and then a key hit in his team's 3-1 win over the Mets. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44435897/astro... |
| 3/28/25 | Cam Smith shines in MLB debut with Astros against Mets. Smith became the second-youngest Astros position player to make his MLB debut as a starter on opening day and the youngest since Rusty Staub, who was 19 in 1963. Batting seventh and starting in right field, he became the second-youngest Astros position player to make his MLB debut as a starter on opening day and the youngest since Rusty Staub was 19 in 1963. Source: https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/mlb/astros/as... |
| 3/27/25 | Astros Opening Day lineup: Where does Cam Smith hit in Houston’s order?. A new chapter for Houston’s Golden Era. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/openin... |
| 3/26/25 | Fast-rising Smith, 22, makes roster for Astros. Cam Smith, 22, has made the Opening Day roster for the Astros. Smith's debut will come after he played in just 32 games in the minors last season. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44404896/sourc... |
| 3/26/25 | Fast-rising Smith, 22, makes roster for Astros. Cam Smith, 22, has made the Opening Day roster for the Astros. Smith's debut will come after he played in just 32 games in the minors last season. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44404896/sourc... |
| 3/25/25 | Cam Smith makes history, landing spot on Astros' Opening Day roster. Former Chicago Cubs prospect Cam Smith is going to be making a big leap this season, as he'll land on the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster. Smith has appeared in just 32 minor-league games in his professional career, but it is expected he'll be the Astros' Opening Day right fielder in an effort to get his prodigious bat into their lineup. Smith went 13-for-38 this spring, with four home runs and 11 RBI's for the Astros. Source: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/mlb/chicago... |
| 3/25/25 | Cam Smith 'confident and ready,' to make Astros' Opening Day roster. Houston Astros' prospect Cam Smith is making one last run for the Opening Day roster. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/cam-sm... |
| 3/23/25 | 'All Indications' Are That Houston Astros' Top Prospect Will Make Opening Day Roster. With just a few days to go until Opening Day, it appears that top prospect Cam Smith is on his way to making the Houston Astros' roster. According to #Astros GM Dana Brown, they have not made a final decision yet, but all indications are that rookie Cam Smith will be Houston's starting RF on opening day. Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news... |
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