Hans Montero

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #29 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Under normal conditions, the Yankees would have added Montero to their system on July 2, 2020. Instead, the pandemic scuttled the traditional signing day and the two sides made it official when the period opened on Jan. 21, 2021. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, which began play in July.
  
  Scouting Report: Montero ranked as the No. 23 prospect available in the class once the period opened. He was lauded as an amateur for a well-rounded skill set that included 55-grade speed, a strong arm and soft hands, all of which should help him stick at shortstop in the long run. Offensively, he has a short, compact swing from the right side that’s geared more for line drives than home runs. Understandably, he still needs to add strength to his frame to get the most out of his bat. His 83 mph average exit velocity was among the lowest in the system.
  
  The Future: Montero’s likely next stop is domestic extended spring training followed by the Florida Complex League. He projects as a glove-first shortstop who hits toward the bottom of an order.
  
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  Ranked New York Yankees #25 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Montero was the Yankees’ highest profile signing in the class, and was among a highly talented class of shortstops from the Dominican Republic. He trained with Jaime Ramos.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Montero isn’t the biggest player, but he shows a simple, direct swing and a line-drive approach to all fields now, and has a body that can add more strength as he grows and matures. His power should increase if that happens, but he’s likely to always be a player who projects for more hittability than power. In the field, Montero is a smooth defender, with easy actions in the field. He reads hops well, shows solid body control and a plus, accurate arm when compared to other players his age. He’s also an above-average runner, which should help him stick at shortstop.
  
  THE FUTURE: Montero is likely to start his career in the Dominican Summer League and joins a strong group of young Latin American prospects the Yankees have in the lower levels of the minor leagues.

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Under normal conditions, the Yankees would have added Montero to their system on July 2, 2020. Instead, the pandemic scuttled the traditional signing day and the two sides made it official when the period opened on Jan. 21, 2021. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, which began play in July.
  
  Scouting Report: Montero ranked as the No. 23 prospect available in the class once the period opened. He was lauded as an amateur for a well-rounded skill set that included 55-grade speed, a strong arm and soft hands, all of which should help him stick at shortstop in the long run. Offensively, he has a short, compact swing from the right side that’s geared more for line drives than home runs. Understandably, he still needs to add strength to his frame to get the most out of his bat. His 83 mph average exit velocity was among the lowest in the system.
  
  The Future: Montero’s likely next stop is domestic extended spring training followed by the Florida Complex League. He projects as a glove-first shortstop who hits toward the bottom of an order.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Montero was the Yankees' highest profile signing in the class, and was among a highly talented class of shortstops from the Dominican Republic. He trained with Jaime Ramos.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Montero isn't the biggest player, but he shows a simple, direct swing and a line-drive approach to all fields now, and has a body that can add more strength as he grows and matures. His power should increase if that happens, but he's likely to always be a player who projects for more hittability than power. In the field, Montero is a smooth defender, with easy actions in the field. He reads hops well, shows solid body control and a plus, accurate arm when compared to other players his age. He's also an above-average runner, which should help him stick at shortstop.
  
  THE FUTURE: Montero is likely to start his career in the Dominican Summer League and joins a strong group of young Latin American prospects the Yankees have in the lower levels of the minor leagues.
• January, 2021 Scouting Report
  The Yankees landed the top international prospect in the 2019 class, signing Dominican center fielder Jasson Dominguez for $5.1 million. This year they're going to spread their bonus pool space around more, with Montero likely their top target. Montero projects to stay at shortstop, with soft hands, a strong arm and above-average speed. He has a short righthanded swing with a line-drive approach and gap power.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Montero was the Yankees’ highest profile signing in the class, and was among a highly talented class of shortstops from the Dominican Republic. He trained with Jaime Ramos.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Montero isn’t the biggest player, but he shows a simple, direct swing and a line-drive approach to all fields now, and has a body that can add more strength as he grows and matures. His power should increase if that happens, but he’s likely to always be a player who projects for more hittability than power. In the field, Montero is a smooth defender, with easy actions in the field. He reads hops well, shows solid body control and a plus, accurate arm when compared to other players his age. He’s also an above-average runner, which should help him stick at shortstop.
  
  THE FUTURE: Montero is likely to start his career in the Dominican Summer League and joins a strong group of young Latin American prospects the Yankees have in the lower levels of the minor leagues.