Cubs select Florida State 3B Cam Smith in 2024 MLB Draft

Cubs select Florida State 3B Cam Smith in 2024 MLB Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

The Chicago Cubs have added an infield bat to their prospect pool, drafting Florida State third baseman Cam Smith with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Smith had a strong 2024 season for the Seminoles, belting a career high 16 home runs and adding 22 doubles. He drove in 57 RBI’s, and slashed .387/.488/.654 on the year.

MLB’s Theo DeRosa also reports that Smith has a strong arm and good fielding instincts, and called him “the best true third baseman” in this year’s class.

The Cubs have several solid corner infielders in their system, including No. 2 prospect Matt Shaw and No. 11 prospect BJ Murray Jr., but adding Smith to the mix will likely bolster their fielding options at the minor league level.

Smith also worked hard on his hitting approach during the season, boosting his batting average by more than 120 points and his on-base percentage by 162 points between the 2023 and 2024 campaigns for the Seminoles.

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