Braden Montgomery

School: Texas A&M
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.2
BA Grade: 55/High
Tools: Hit: 55. Power: 60. Run: 50. Field: 55. Arm: 70.

Montgomery was a standout two-way player in high school who was known for his raw power and arm strength. He made it to campus at Stanford, where he immediately became the regular right fielder while also contributing out of the bullpen for two seasons. He transferred to Texas A&M for his 2024 draft campaign. Despite his huge arm, Montgomery’s future is as a position player. A 6-foot-2, 220-pound switch-hitter, he has a pro body with a chiseled frame and plenty of strength that allows him to generate plus raw power from both sides of the plate. He may not have the purest swing in the class, but Montgomery has done a nice job refining his approach. He cut his strikeout rate to a manageable 20.1% clip in 2024, while upping his walk rate to 17.7%. He can handle top-end velocity but will need to manage his miss tendencies versus secondaries. Montgomery has always been a better lefthanded hitter and might have more of a power-over-hit profile in pro ball, but he should hit for enough impact and draw enough walks to be productive. Montgomery has a prototypical right field profile with a 70-grade arm that should prevent runners from getting too aggressive. Some scouts think he is athletic and quick enough to get a chance in center field. Montgomery pitched just two innings in 2024 but can sit in the low 90s and touch 98 mph. He should be a top 10 pick, given his tools and strong 2024 performance.