Australia's Robinson Smith: From Sandringham to the MLB and Beyond
17-year-old right arm pitcher Robinson Smith has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and is aiming to become Australia's first Baseball Hall of Famer.
- Robinson Smith, a 17-year-old right arm pitcher from Australia, has signed a six-year international amateur free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Smith has set his sights on being Australia's first member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and is determined to achieve his goal.
- The young pitcher has been under the tutelage of American coach Manny Carrion for the past four to five years and has made significant progress in his pitching skills.
- Smith is well aware of the challenges and uncertainties that come with a career in baseball, but he is determined to overcome any obstacles and fulfill his dream.
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