Houston Astros Rising Star Featured in First Episode of ‘Road to the Stros’
The Houston Astros focused on one of their key newcomers in the first episode of their behind-the-scenes documentary series.
The rise of Cam Smith from prospect to Major League rookie was one of the most exciting parts of the Houston Astros’ offseason.
Now, with the season a month old, the Astros have released the first episode of their “Road to the Stros” series and it features Smith.
The rise of Cam Smith from prospect to Major League rookie was one of the most exciting parts of the Houston Astros’ offseason.
Now, with the season a month old, the Astros have released the first episode of their “Road to the Stros” series and it features Smith.
It was a seismic move, and the three-minute clip of the full documentary details his journey from Chicago to Houston.
“I got the call from the Cubs GM (Jed Hoyer) about the trade and I admit it hurt a little bit,” he said.
Smith was the Cubs’ first-round pick in the 2024 MLB draft out of Florida State. Smith played 32 games in the minors with Chicago and slashed .313/.396/.609 with seven home runs and 24 RBI. He was a third baseman, but his path to joining the Majors was blocked by another first-round pick, Matt Shaw, who has made his MLB debut but has been sent back to the minors after a sluggish start.
