MLB 2024 Draft: Houston Chooses Parker Smith With Fourth-Round Pick

With the 131st overall choice in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Houston Astros select homegrown talent, RHP Parker Smith.

Smith is a six-foot-four, 230 lb. four-year junior out of Rice University. Born in Houston, TX, Smith operated nearly exclusively as a starting pitcher when playing baseball. Born on March 5, 2003, Smith’s draft position is worth an estimated $541,100.

The #Astros selected RHP Parker Smith with their 4th round pick. #Relentless pic.twitter.com/deI99ZNm9Z

— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) July 15, 2024 In three seasons pitching for Rice, Smith put up a 9-11 record and a 3.96 ERA, with 183 strikeouts and 66 walks surrendered in 220 1⁄3 innings. He also hit 44 batters, and he’ll have…