Meet Cam Smith - The Spring King Slugging His Way To An MLB Role

Cam Smith is not just knocking at the door, he’s about to kick it down. After the Cubs landed Smith with the 14th pick, they shipped him off to the Astros as a key piece in the Kyle Tucker blockbuster. He now sits at No. 58 on MLB.com’s list…criminally underrated. Immediately after the Florida native signed for $5 million, he smashed six nukes in his first six Single-A games. Now, he is the talk of the town in Astros camp, as the right-handed slugger is poised to make his mark in the show. 

His retooled approach and more compact stance have allowed him to hit for power pole-to-pole. His 2024 stats skyrocketed after the adjustment, as his OPS soared from .843 to 1.142. On top of that, he cut his strikeout rate to 15% while making contact at an 83.6% clip. Smith's high bat speed, confident approach, and plus strength make him a pitcher's nightmare. His ability to dismantle pitchers is not a fluke, it’s a statement.

Why Cam Smith Should Be on Your DFS Radar

✅ Elite Power Tool: Smith’s raw power generates exceptional exit velocities and consistent hard contact, a tool-kit primed to rack up extra-base hits and RBIs.

✅ Strike Zone Recognition: During the 2024 campaign, he displayed a keen eye for the strike zone (15% strikeout rate), while dropping his chase rate to 21.4%.

✅ Multi-Position Versatility: Smith is a natural third baseman with plus arm strength, but he is now logging reps in RF, expanding his DFS appeal.

🏟️ The Path to Houston

With Isaac Paredes holding down the hot corner, Cam Smith’s spring dominance will force the front office’s hand.  They are now flipping him to RF, which is currently manned by Chas McCormick, whose underwhelming and inconsistent performance in 2024 has left the position up for grabs. The door has busted wide open for the Astros’ top prospect. Skipper Joe Espada’s take on the situation? “It’s going to happen fast”. Smith is already turning heads at his new position, flashing his athleticism with a diving catch in his first game out there.

The only thing that could hold back Cam Smith, who’s been described as an ‘aircraft carrier’ by GM Dana Brown, is his untested Triple-A experience. Houston could opt to start his season in Triple-A, as he works to sharpen his outfield skills while letting him feast on minor league pitching. That being said, if he continues to rake his way through March, the lack of time in the high minors will vanish into a non-factor as he cements himself as an MLB stud.