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Cubs Sign First-Round Pick Cam Smith

By Nick Deeds | July 20, 2024 at 3:42pm CDT

The Cubs have signed third baseman Cam Smith to a $5,070,700 bonus, per Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo. That bonus matches the slot value of the fourteenth overall pick Chicago used to select the infielder. Smith’s bonus will take up the majority of Chicago’s $9,802,300 total bonus pool for this year’s draft.

Smith, 21, was generally expected to go in the middle of the first round, although prospect services held some differences of opinion regarding his exact placement in the class. MLB Pipeline had Smith ranked exactly 14th, while Fangraphs was highest on him at 7th in the class. Baseball America (16th), ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel (17th), and The Athletic’s Keith Law (19th) all ranked Smith just below Pipeline but still within the draft’s top 20.

The Florida State product boasts a strong .331/.420/.594 slash line across his time in collegiate ball, although it’s worth noting that he adjusted his swing prior to his second year in the ACC and took a major step forward with an eye-popping .387/.488/.654 slash line in 322 trips to the plate. Listed at 6’3”, 224 lbs, there’s some debate among various prospect services about whether or not Smith will be able to stick at third base long-term, but scouts generally seem to agree that even if he needs to move to an outfield corner or first base his impressive power potential should allow him to stay relevant at positions where more pressure will be put on his bat.

It’s the second season in a row where the Cubs used their first-round pick to select a college infielder, and Smith figures to join 2023 draftee Matt Shaw in the club’s near-term infield plans. Dansby Swanson is locked in at shortstop long-term, and Michael Busch is surely part of the club’s long-term plans amid a fantastic rookie campaign where he’s slashed a 132 wRC+ as the club’s primary first baseman.

Even so, there’s still room in the club’s big league infield mix for an addition or two when Shaw and/or Smith are ready to contribute. Christopher Morel has had an up-and-down season at the plate while struggling badly with the glove at the hot corner, and while Nico Hoerner is currently locked in as the club’s everyday second baseman his contract runs only through the end of the 2026 season. With some scouts suggesting that Smith’s development may take a bit longer than is typically associated with college position players, it’s certainly feasible to imagine playing time opening up for Smith by the time he reaches the majors, even in the event that Shaw is able to position himself as an everyday infielder in his own right.

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  1. Blackpink in the area

    12 months ago

    I like Cam Smiths swing. He has fast hands it’s very quick to the ball. Guys like that have more room for error in order to be successful.

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  2. rememberthecoop

    12 months ago

    Dansby has been a big disappointment this season.

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  3. User 3222006999

    12 months ago

    It’s going to be interesting to see exactly where they start him out and also Mathis. That will tell you how fast they think he’ll get there.

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    • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

      12 months ago

      Myrtle Beach has a home series starting August 13. I think he does two weeks there and then they decide whether to send him to South Bend for the last two weeks of the year or keep him at MB.

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  4. drasco036

    12 months ago

    Sure am glad to see Tauchman back in the line up at DH (end sarcasm).

    I’m curious as to why Uncle Mike hasn’t been jumping up and down, screaming about him taking away at bats from people who actually deserve them.

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    • User 3222006999

      12 months ago

      Well then you haven’t been paying attention because I actually suggested they bring up Hill and trade Tauchman because really, what’s to lose at this point? Read last article.

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      • User 3222006999

        12 months ago

        Copied and pasted from the Tinoco article:
        They have options. they’re just picking the wrong ones as usual. The rest of this season should be about promotion and development and figuring out what to do next year while attempting to get better this year. BJ Murray. Switch hitter plays 4 positions, Sounds like a better option than Wisdom right? Darius Hill- Led all of AAA in hits basically for the last 2 years-LH bat. Sounds better than Tauchman right? Triantos dominating at AA and should be at AAA right now deserves a shot over Mastrobuoni right? Nope. There are 5 guys who need MLB reps as relief pitchers. Starters are fine. This needs to be done now, Not chasing rainbows in the 2nd half. Ah what’s the use?

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        • User 3222006999

          12 months ago

          Not to mention that as far as I’m concerned throwing Hendricks in the 2nd game after the break was basically throwing in the towel anyway.

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      • drasco036

        12 months ago

        You’re not wrong, I haven’t been paying attention. The All-Star break is insanely boring to me and I’ve been covered up with work.
        I’m not a Tauchman fan, he’s okay but CC keeps using him despite being replacement level. His slugging percentage over the past two months has been in 3’s, his on base low .300’s as well all the while he’s taking at bats away from guys who deserve them, guys who could actually make an impact on the roster.
        As far as Wisdom, Mastrobouni, hopefully they are dealt at the deadline. I’m throwing Tauchman in there as well.
        I love Hendricks, I hope he tosses one more good start and is dealt. Same with Smyly even though we have lost Little and Wesneski.
        I’d still like to see the Cubs be “buyers” at the deadline but with hope in 24 and an expectation in 25. Vlad jr would great at DH for the rest of the year and in 25.
        Everyone loves Imanaga, I want to love Imanaga but I would “listen to offers” on him. I believe MLB is going to lower the top of the zone to the Japanese level (approx a baseball size lower) and he will be more middle to lower half the rotation starter than top of the rotation. I believe given the cost and years of the contract, Hoyer could trick a team into giving at least two top 100 prospects plus.
        I’d strongly consider moving Tailon as well, again, a year and a half of control for a guy pitching very well should net a top prospect plus.
        I’d get the younger guys more time at the big league level, still hoping to sneak into a wild card if the offense can get hot but then grab a TOR starter in free agency and a closer/ high leverage arm.
        With that said, the Cubs cannot call guys up just to call them up, they have to play.

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        • User 3222006999

          12 months ago

          2 and 1/2 years of Tallion, He’s signed through 2026. Trading him would be a bad idea unless you want to see Dan Straily in Wrigley on August 1st. because that’s what would happen.

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      • golga333

        12 months ago

        Darius Hill? Are you nuts?

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        • User 3222006999

          12 months ago

          No are you? Hill is better than Tauchman. Not even close.

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  5. mustache101

    12 months ago

    He will be a nice bench player nothing wrong with that

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