The Boston Red Sox selected the Texas A&M outfielder/right-handed pitcher in the first round with the 12th overall pick.
, selected in the first round, 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox, one of the most historical franchises in the major leagues.
Described by Texas College Baseball as a "switch-hitting Mookie Betts" , Montgomeryreach Omaha for the second time in three years and being a part of a solid triple threat at the top of the batting lineup along withIn 2024, Montgomery batted a .322 average with 27 home runs, 85 runs batted in, and a .733 slugging percentage. Montgomery also scored 65 runs and swiped five bases.
Montgomery joined the Aggies following a successful tenure as a Stanford Cardinal, establishing himself as a premier two-way player as an outfielder and a pitcher. His offensive prowess was well known, clobbering 35 home runs and driving in 118 runs in two years with the Cardinals. Oregon State's Travis Pazzana was selected first overall by the Cleveland Guardians. Golden Spikes Award recipient Charlie Condon from Georgia was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the third overall pick in the draft. The draft will continue until Tuesday.
Montgomery is one of many Aggies expected to be taken in the draft. The draft is ongoing and is available on ESPN.
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