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.
Our first round pick. pic.twitter.com/xyqiq1kbI2
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 15, 2024
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
| GP | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 27 | 85 | .322 | 1.187 |
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
