Shane Smith's journey from an undrafted reliever to a promising starting pitcher showcases his impressive development within a brief period. Previously part of the Milwaukee Brewers, he recently caught the attention of the Chicago White Sox, who selected him first overall in the Rule 5 draft. After a solid performance against the Brewers, throwing four scoreless innings, it raises questions about the Brewers' decision to not protect him. Smith's growth in velocity and pitching skills marks a potentially costly oversight for Milwaukee's roster management.
Smith, who had only thrown 157 innings in the minors due to injuries and primarily being used as a reliever, hopes to solidify his role as a starting pitcher.
The White Sox thwarted that plan by taking Smith with the first overall pick in the Rule 5 draft, transforming the Brewers' loss into a significant gain for Chicago.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy noted, 'He pitched very well today, he's got a good arm... I thought he showed great promise' in reference to Smith's performance.
Despite Milwaukee's decision not to protect him, Smith's rapid development with the White Sox shows the unpredictable nature of talent management in baseball.
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