Red Sox select Texas A&M star Braden Montgomery 12th overall

With the 12th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected Braden Montgomery, an outfielder from Texas A&M.

The switch-hitting 21-year-old supplants Tyler Naquin as the highest-drafted position player in Texas A&M history. Montgomery does have some two-way ability, touching 96 mph with his fastball, but he'll likely spend his career in the outfield.

Montgomery has been wearing a walking boot and riding a scooter since fracturing his ankle June 8, but the injury is not considered to be a major issue moving forward, according to The Boston Globe's Alex Speier.

Bio

Age: 21
Position: OF
Height/Weight: 6-2, 220 lbs
Bats/Throws: S/R
School: Texas A&M
Pick value (12): $5,484,600

2024 Stats

Tools

• Plus-plus arm (70 grade)
• Solid 60-grade power
• Two-way potential, with 96-mph fastball

Why fans will love this player

• Aggressive power hitter

Things he'll need to overcome

• Lots of swing and miss
• Better hitter from left side
• Only passable as defender despite good arm

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