I'm sure there's been plenty of discussion on attending Spring Training, but I couldn't quickly find anything.

My wife and I decided today to take our daughter to FL for the 2nd half of Spring Break. We're looking at going to the games on the 13th (STL) and 14th (TOR). We've never been before, so not sure what to expect. First question: Other than a better view of the game, is there any benefit to getting actual seats vs the lawn? Is there better access to players if you have actual seats? Any other tips/tricks we should know about?

TIA!

Is Cam….HIM?

If top prospect Cam Smith keeps hitting like this, he's making the opening day roster. And he's probably starting.

He needs about 30-40 more at-bats this spring before we can know for sure.

But I haven't seen a hitting prospect this special since Yordanpic.twitter.com/oA7wMiuFkE

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) March 4, 2025

There is no chance Cam Smith is on the Astros opening day roster in 2025. None. Zero https://t.co/QnYitgrbSo

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) March 4, 2025

When's the last time the Astros had a guy come to camp and win a starting job that wasn't expected? I don't follow spring training well enough to know the answer, other than James Mouton in like 93/94. Seems like Mark McLemore won the 2B job once in the early 90s one year as well and then got cut 2 months later.

EastCoastAgNc said:

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There is no chance Cam Smith is on the Astros opening day roster in 2025. None. Zero https://t.co/QnYitgrbSo

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) March 4, 2025

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Is this about control and his years?

Hunter Pence and George Springer will tell you we should see Cam around 2029

All I do is Nguyen said:

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Is Cam….HIM?

If top prospect Cam Smith keeps hitting like this, he's making the opening day roster. And he's probably starting.

He needs about 30-40 more at-bats this spring before we can know for sure.

But I haven't seen a hitting prospect this special since Yordanpic.twitter.com/oA7wMiuFkE

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) March 4, 2025

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I highly doubt it, but there are no absolutes. If he continues to perform as the elite pitchers log more time in Grapefruit games, the odds will be non-zero. But, he has to be the longest of shots with this roster, and I am sure Brown will err on the side of positive and structured development.

Do we really think a guy with 115 ABs in the minors will break camp with the big league club?

No. This is about a guy who has 115 minor league ABs with 19 of those coming from AA, the highest league he reached.

He's got a greater chance to start the year in AAA rather than AA, and I even think that's about 25%-30%.

That's the primary reason.

You can call them up mid April and still fall short of the 172 days they need for a service year to accrue.

n_touch said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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There is no chance Cam Smith is on the Astros opening day roster in 2025. None. Zero https://t.co/QnYitgrbSo

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) March 4, 2025

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Is this about control and his years?

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It's the Astros sir..... bet your ass it is

I agree the primary reason is because he's not ready.

I was addressing why there is "zero chance" he's on the opening day roster. Even if they thought he was ready, he would start in the minors.

He also needs to get some time in RF. That is his quickest path. Put Matthews in CF at AAA, and those 2 spots could be locked up for years, starting next season.

Ag4life80 said:

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He also needs to get some time in RF. That is his quickest path. Put Matthews in CF at AAA, and those 2 spots could be locked up for years, starting next season.

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I think they're targeting Matthews for 2nd at this point.