#1
#1 out of 1
sports13h ago
Astros Have Promising Pitching Prospect in 2024 Fourth Round Pick
- Parker Smith, a 2024 fourth-round pick from Rice, is emerging as a notable pitching prospect in Houston's farm system.
- In 2025, Smith worked 68.1 innings across Complex and Low-A with a 3.16 ERA and 63 strikeouts.
- Smith's control has been solid, with a BB/9 around 3.77 during Low-A time in 2025.
- Smith posted a strong ground-ball rate of 51.6% in 2025 with good homerun suppression.
- At 22, Smith remains far from the majors but is viewed as a fan favorite in Houston.
- Smith's local ties—Rice alumnus and Houston native—could bolster his popularity with Astros fans.
Vote 0