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Cam Smith: The Aircraft Carrier

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Htown Legend, Feb 25, 2025.

  1. tehG l i d e

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    Ben Verlander has Cam Smith #2 on his AL ROTY ballot. Talks about him at 13:30.



     
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    He's learning and he's learning fast. However, fans better not turn on him once he hits a rookie wall or the sophomore slump.
     
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    The thing that encourages me the most is how skilled he is at working counts already. That's an advanced skill that lots of young players either never develop, or take a while to do it at the big leagues.
     
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    I was literally in love day 1 in spring training when I saw his first 2 AB’s. You could tell he understands and is capable of controlling the strike zone. Hes gonna be so good if he learns how to tap into his pull side power and hunt balls to run and burn on.
    also/ if we can balance the lineup and he can see more LHP that will be good for him.
     
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    You mean everyone here didn't want Peña dealt after his sophomore year?
     
  9. old astro fan

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    Cam really be super good when he learns to lay off the breaking ball off the plate.
     

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