The Red Sox selected Braden Montgomery because they believe the power-hitting outfielder has a lot to offer, and Boston’s first-round pick agrees.
The club selected Montgomery with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
“They’re getting a winner that impacts everyone around them,” Montgomery told reporters after being selected, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne.
“I like to be loud, with high energy and good vibes. I like to have fun. No one wants to be somewhere when people are dragging around and not enjoying themselves. I’m a winner and I’m going to create a winning culture wherever I’m at.”
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The 6-foot-2, 220-pound switch-hitter recorded 27 home runs and 85 RBIs in his final season at Texas A&M (61 games). Montgomery has been lauded for his bat and draft experts see his potential as a power-hitting right-field cleanup hitter.
“I’d say it’s dynamic,” Montgomery said when asked to describe his game. “It’s impactful. …