Houston Astros No. 1 prospect Cam Smith got a call for the Opening Day roster. After the announcement, the 22-year-old rookie was overwhelmed and couldn’t hold back his tears. Smith broke down in an interview and talked about his harrowing journey to the big leagues.
The right fielder was the 14th overall pick by the Chicago Cubs in the 2024 MLB draft. The Astros acquired Smith, along with Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski, in exchange for Kyle Tucker. To his surprise, the Astros have invited him to the Opening Day roster. It was a dream come true for Smith to make it to the big leagues.
“I always thought it was possible. You know, I think I had a great group of guys around me to help me out and get here today. So, I always saw as the possibility you know for it to happen. And we’re here today talking about it now so very blessed,” Cam Smith said.
Smith later mentioned that it was his mother that helped him through this incredible journey.
“One point it was just me and her in the house. She struggled to take me to baseball games and practice and I’m just happy to do this for her,” Smith continued.
Astros #1 prospect Cam Smith fights through tears while he discusses making Houston’s Opening Day roster
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“(My mom) struggled to take me to baseball games and practice. I’m just happy to do it for her.” pic.twitter.com/p9mTtUSnpf
The Houston Astros Invited Cam Smith’s Family To The Clubhouse
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The Astros went the extra mile for Smith by inviting his family to the clubhouse to announce the news. Joe Espada addressed the team and gave Smith a huge surprise by bringing his family. The moment his family walked into the clubhouse, Smith knew that he made it to the Opening Day roster.
Cam Smith had a strong spring training after smashing four home runs and hitting .342 at the plate. He also recorded a 1.129 OPS. The Houston Astros knew that he was ready to make it to the roster. Meanwhile, the luxury Costa Rican hotel issued a statement on the tragic death of Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son.
