2024 MLB Draft Profile: Cameron Smith
Draft Profile: Cameron Smith (Florida State)
Height: 6'3
Weight: 220
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Cam Smith has been one of the bigger contributors to the resurgence of FSU in 2024. He profiles as one of the toolsier bats in the 2024 MLB Draft, and has an outstanding 45-game on-base streak!
Smith’s primary calling card is hard contact. His max exit velocity of 116 MPH ranks in the top 1% in all of college baseball. He lifts the ball with extreme frequency — posting SweetSpot rates of over 40% against either side as well.
Smith’s contact quality is hard to ignore. It shows up at a frequent rate when he does make contact. His bat speed really shows up when the contact occurs.
You can see the impact of his quality contact when he puts the ball in play. His approach was more on the aggressive side in 2023, but he has substantially improved in terms of contact rate year over year relative to 2024. In addition, his chase rates are elite relative to his companions throughout college baseball.
Smith has an impressive ability to hit to all fields and can spray the ball around. He can hit for power to all fields as well, flashing 60-grade power that is logged by his bat speed.
Smith’s ability to hit fastballs is one of the more impressive outcomes of his bat speed. He boasts a hard-hit rate of around 52% this year with a .480 xwOBA — along with a 116 MPH Max Exit Velocity.
He also has a Max Exit Velocity of at least 109 MPH on every pitch type he has seen this seen, an impressive feat to display the contact he is capable of.
Smith’s arm is a plus for him at third base. It ensures he can last at the position with substantial arm strength. He profiles well at third base long-term and has the profile that will appeal to long-term value as he has progressed.
Overall, Smith’s above-average traits help bring attentiveness to his profile. He has a strong arm at third base and can play that position effectively. He has 55/60 grade power and the ability to output impressive contact quality with his bat speed and bat path on full display. While the hit tool was not there with him in 2023, he showed significant progression in 2024 in that department. He has the raw traits to put it all together, and should likely be a top 15 pick come July thanks to impressive contact quality — and arm strength!
