Could former Texas A&M OF Braden Montgomery be a future star for the White Sox?
Could former Texas A&M OF Braden Montgomery be a future star for the White Sox?
Former Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery is dominating the Minor League Baseball scene, rapidly climbing the Chicago White Sox prospect rankings after his stellar performances. His promotion to High-A Winston-Salem Dash has been nothing short of spectacular, earning him the coveted South Atlantic League Player of the Week title.
Since joining Winston-Salem, Montgomery has been lighting up the scoreboard, hitting .476 with two doubles, three home runs, and 10 RBIs in just six games. His explosive power and clutch performances, including a walk-off three-run homer, are making him one of the most exciting young talents in the White Sox farm system.
Originally drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery was traded to the White Sox in a deal for Garrett Crochet. Now, he's skyrocketing through the minor leagues and climbing the prospect rankings, currently sitting at number 38 overall.
With his elite hitting ability and impressive stats, Montgomery is quickly becoming a name to watch in Major League Baseball. The buzz around his name is only growing.
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