Cam Smith broke down in tears when his family entered the locker room because he realized that meant he’d been selected for the team’s Opening Day roster. The emotional encounter was orchestrated by manager Joe Espada and posted by the team on X on Tuesday, March 25.

Cam Smith walked to the plate to a huge ovation from Houston Astros fans before hitting an opposite-field single on the first pitch he saw in the major leagues Thursday. The 22-year-old prospect made his debut for the Astros against the New York Mets after playing just 32 minor league games.

Cam Smith got his first MLB hit on the first pitch he saw in a Houston Astros uniform. Before he took the field, however, Smith won the social media game.