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Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) plays his position against the New York Mets during the second inning at Clover Park.

Houston Astros Top Prospect Unfazed by New Position in Latest Impressive Display

Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith is learning a new position in spring training.

Tyler Maher
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Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) plays his position against the New York Mets during the second inning at Clover Park.
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Houston Astros Top Prospect Unfazed by New Position in Latest Impressive Display

Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith is learning a new position in spring training.

Tyler Maher
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Apr 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) hat on the field during batting practice prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Young Houston Astros Pitcher Named Sleeper Spring Breakout Prospect

This Houston Astros pitcher is being considered a sleeper star for this weekend's Spring Breakout matchup with the

Dylan Sanders
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Sep 8, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick (20) runs to first base on a single during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Starting Right Fielder Could Get Replaced by Star Prospects

The Houston Astros current starting right fielder is going to need to step up his game if he wants to avoid losing his job to one of the up-and-coming prospects.

Dylan Sanders
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Feb 22, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros infielder Cam Smith rounds second base in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
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Houston Astros Manager Says Top Prospect Will See Time At New Position

The Houston Astros are going to give their top prospect a shot at a new position.

Michael Brauner
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Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) hits a single against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Clover Park.
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Houston Astros Top Prospect Showing Elite Power Potential in Spring Training

Which prospect is lighting it up for the Houston Astros in spring training?

Nick Ziegler
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Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) plays his position against the New York Mets during the second inning at Clover Park.
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Houston Astros Farm System Is Best It's Looked 'In Quite Some Time'

The Houston Astros have some intriguing names in their farm system who could grow into future offensive stars.

Dylan Sanders
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Feb 22, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros infielder Cam Smith (left) is congratulated by teammate Tommy Sacco Jr. (87) after scoring a run in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
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Insider Touts Houston Astros Prospect As Player Scouts Are Buzzing About

The Houston Astros knew they were getting a good prospect from the Chicago Cubs, but the early reviews on his spring training performance from rival evaluators are sparkling.

Kyle Morton
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Hooks center fielder Jacob Melton fields a ground ball during Education Day at Whataburger Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas
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Houston Astros Star Prospect Among Five Players Reassigned To Minor League Camp

Five players were reassigned to minor league camp, and the Houston Astros star prospect were among them.

Brad Wakai
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Feb 20, 2025; West Palm Beach, FL, USA;  Houston Astros outfielder Jacob Melton poses for a headshot at the Houston Astros media day.
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Houston Astros Top Prospect Predicted To Be Team's Fourth Outfielder This Year

The Houston Astros are patiently awaiting the arrival of a prospect who could make an immediate impact for the team.

Kenneth Teape
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Jul 25, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown on the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Draft Woes Contributing to Underwhelming Organizational Depth

It has been a long time since the Houston Astros knocked a draft out of the park.

Kenneth Teape
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Sep 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Zach Dezenzo (9) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field
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Houston Astros Top Infield Prospect Reportedly Will Compete for Left Field Job

Despite limited experience, the Houston Astros are going to have their top infielding prospect compete for a spot in left field.

Brad Wakai
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Sep 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Zach Dezenzo (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
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Houston Astros’ Latest Farm System Ranking Has Never Mattered Less

The Houston Astros received their newest report card from one of the game’s most respected publications, but does it matter?

Matthew Postins
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Jun 18, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida State Seminoles third baseman Cam Smith (24) throws to first base against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
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Houston Astros Boss Has Wildly High Praise For New Top Prospect After Trade

The Houston Astros clearly love their new top prospect.

Michael Brauner
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May 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  A general view of gloves and Houston Astros hats prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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Houston Astros Have Intriguing Outfield Sleeper in Minor League System

In the Houston Astros’ quest to continue to build options for its outfield, one prospect at the lower part of its system stands out.

Matthew Postins
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Indiana's Devin Taylor (5) smiles after hitting a home run during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Houston Astros Add Much-Needed Outfield Depth in Recent MLB Mock Draft

A recent MLB mock draft has the Houston Astros coming away with a talented outfielder.

Kenneth Teape
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Jun 14, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA;  Tennessee Volunteers second baseman Christian Moore (1) slides into third base with a triple against Florida State Seminoles third baseman Cam Smith (24) during the first inning at Charles Schwab Filed Omaha
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Houston Astros Star Prospect Will Reportedly Be Introduced to New Position

The Houston Astros are reportedly going to introduce their star prospect to a new position this spring.

Brad Wakai
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Aug 22, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates with third baseman Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.
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Star Prospect Acquired in Blockbuster Will Be Key to Astros' Long-Term Success

The Houston Astros offseason has been underwhelming, but one player could change that long-term outlook.

Kenneth Teape
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Three Elite Houston Astros Prospects Earn Invites to Spring Training Camp

Three of the elite Houston Astros prospects will be with the team in their big league Spring Training camp.

Brad Wakai
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Houston Astros first baseman Zach Dezenzo (9) prepares to bat in the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
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Houston Astros Top Infield Prospect Ready To Usher In New Era for Franchise

A Houston Astros youngster is ready for a role with the Major League squad.

Kenneth Teape
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Jun 14, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA;  Tennessee Volunteers shortstop Dean Curley (23) holds the throw to first base after forcing out Florida State Seminoles third baseman Cam Smith (24) during the first inning at Charles Schwab Filed Omaha
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Houston Astros Have Exciting Prospect Who Should Remain Atop Rankings This Year

The Houston Astros current top prospect should remain atop their rankings until he is ready to make his Major League debut

Kenneth Teape
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Jun 18, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida State Seminoles third baseman Cam Smith (24) throws to first base against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
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Newly Acquired Infielder Is Top Prospect To Watch for Houston Astros

Cam Smith will be an interesting prospect to watch in 2025 for the Houston Astros.

Nick Ziegler
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Hooks batter Jacob Melton fouls off a ball during Education Day at Whataburger Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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5 Houston Astros Prospects Most Likely To Get Called Up Next Season

The Houston Astros could call upon the talents of a couple pro-ready prospects to help improve the roster next season.

Dylan Sanders
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Apr 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) hat on the field during batting practice prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Houston Astros Prospect Put Himself on Map With Dominant First Professional Season

One Houston Astros prospect made a name for himself with his performance on the mound in 2024.

Kenneth Teape
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Hooks pitcher Miguel Ullola throws a pitch on Opening Night at Whataburger Field on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Houston Astros Pitching Prospect Allowed Lowest Batting Average Last Season

The young Houston Astros pitching prospect allowed the lowest batting average against in all of the minor leagues last season.

Dylan Sanders
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Florida State infielder Cam Smith (24) looks on from the dugout in-between the second and third innings of an NCAA baseball matchup at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida State defeated Florida 14-3
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Newly Acquired Cam Smith Is Already Houston Astros Top Prospect

After being brought over as part of the Kyle Tucker trade package, Cam Smith is already the Houston Astros' top prospect.

Brad Wakai
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