With their first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Red Sox added a power bat to their prospect pipeline in Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery.
The 12th overall pick in this year’s draft class, Montgomery, 21, put together a breakout junior season with the Aggies this year. This marks the seventh year in a row where Boston has selected a position player with their first-round pick, with Montgomery offering plenty of upside thanks to his power at the plate and plus-arm.
Here’s what you need to know about Boston’s latest first-round selection.
Montgomery mashed at the plate in 2024
Montgomery established himself as a first-round lock this spring by teeing off against pitching with the Aggies.