Will Cam Smith get drafted into the MLB? Taking a look at Florida State Seminoles third baseman's 2024 draft projection

Cam Smith is an elite draft prospect for the Florida State Seminoles. Smith is the team's starting third baseman and a key contributor to their 2024 College World Series run.

Let's explore Smith's projection and potential landing spots as we count down to the MLB Draft.

Cam Smith's 2024 draft projection

According to MLB.com, Cam Smith was one of the top 100 MLB prospects even before he played a game for the Seminoles. Smith was getting draft buzz ahead of the 2022 Draft. He elected to commit to Florida State, and like they say, the rest is history.

Smith has grown each season as a pro and now possesses remarkable strength and focus. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound third baseman is a key part of the Seminoles' system.

Furthermore, Smith's hits help dictate games, as his raw power regularly dissuades pitchers from going for quick strikeouts. While Smith has many pros, he must work on his decisiveness. He has so far failed to stick to an approach, typically chasing pitches out of the zone.

Smith can potentially be a plus MLB third baseman if put in the right developmental situation. MLB.com projects him to be selected with the 14th overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.

2024 MLB First Round Draft order ft. Cam Smith's draft projection

Here's a look at the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft and where Cam Smith will likely end up:

1. Cleveland Guardians
2. Cincinnati Reds
3. Colorado Rockies
4. Oakland Athletics
5. Chicago White Sox
6. Kansas City Royals
7. St. Louis Cardinals
8. Los Angeles Angels
9. Pittsburgh Pirates
10. Washington Nationals
11. Detroit Tigers
12. Boston Red Sox
13. San Francisco Giants
14. Chicago Cubs*
15. Seattle Mariners
16. Miami Marlins*
17. Milwaukee Brewers
18. Tampa Bay Rays
19. New York Mets
20. Toronto Blue Jays
21. Minnesota Twins
22. Baltimore Orioles
23. Los Angeles Dodgers
24. Atlanta Braves
25. San Diego Padres
26. New York Yankees
27. Philadelphia Phillies
28. Houston Astros
29. Arizona Diamondbacks
30. Texas Rangers

Most outlets see Smith getting drafted with either the 14th or 16th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Hence, it will likely be a toss-up between the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins.

Pitcher List and MLB.com have Smith going to the Cubs with the 14th pick, while USA Today and Bleacher Report have Smith heading to the Marlins.