Chicago Cubs first-round pick Cam Smith had an amazing reaction to being drafted by the team.
ended up adding a big-time bat in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. With the No. 14 overall pick, the Cubs opted to select
During the 2024 college baseball season, Smith ended up playing in 66 games for Florida State. He ended up hitting .387/.488/.654 to go along with 16 home runs and 57 RBI.Following the Cubs decision to draft Smith, the former Seminoles star spoke out and offered an amazing reaction about joining his new team. Smith actually has a very close family tie with Chicago.“I got so emotional … just to know that it’s reality now, it’s awesome.
“My grandma got me into the sport of baseball, she’s a huge Cubs fan ... I was more excited for her than myself.”Fans should be very excited about this pick. Smith offers legitimate star potential for the future at the third base position. Chicago could look to switch his position, but he's a natural at third base.
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