Braden Montgomery
OF 6-2 200 Madison Central HS (MS)
Braden Montgomery, OF - Braden Montgomery went out and showed why he is an elite prospect with his performance here. He had a huge weekend at the plate, as well as showing he is a more than capable pitcher- even though his future is clearly with the bat. Montgomery has one of the best hit tools in the entire prep class, a high level of athleticism, and is just a fun player to watch. He came away with a first round grade for me.
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Braden Montgomery is a 2021 OF/RHP, MIF with a 6-2 201 lb. frame from Madison, MS who attends Madison Central. Ran a 7.04-second sixty-yard dash. Primary outfielder with a long and athletic frame, showcasing plenty of quick-twitch actions to go along with feel for the game. Has proper footwork into the gather, carrying momentum well into throws with clean mechanics through the entire fielding process. Has present arm strength from the outfield, making accurate throws with true carry to bases at 96 miles per hour. Did not pitch or take batting practice at the event, though he has shown well as a good two-way prospect in the past. Posted a 92mph exit velocity.
Braden Montgomery - Much of the hype in the ‘Montgomery’ category goes to Benny, but Braden is every bit the exciting player and oozes polish on the diamond. His skillset was on full display Friday night again. Montgomery got his first at-bat in the second inning, getting deep into a count against flamethrower Chase Burns. He’d sit back on a 77mph curveball and smoke it deep into the right-centerfield gap. The ball was run down by Malakhi Knight, but the maturity to sit back on a good breaking ball certainly stands out. He’d draw a walk in his second at-bat. His third plate appearance was another impressive showing, scorching a come-backer right at pitcher Cale Lansville with a big exit velo. It was caught, but the approach and barrel control was undeniable all night.
Braden Montgomery – OF/RHP: A Switch hitter, with tons of athleticism and ability on the field. He can do it all. Hit, Pitch, Infield, Outfield. Jack of all trades. To go with a cannon of an arm that has been registered up to 97 in the OF and 95 on the mound. I really like the toolset here. How can you not? The athleticism doesn’t translate to a ton of speed, likely a corner OF due it (45 Grade), but should show Above-Average (55) defense at either position. Braden is a pretty impressive pitcher and a legit 2-way prospect, possibly the best in the entire draft. His stuff on the mound has really elevated itself in recent months. Shows some ability on the infield dirt as well, but the future very likely will be in the OF, may get a shot at 2 way early on, but let him hit, if it fails the arm and athleticism has a chance on the mound. Where he touches low-mid 90s with a breaking ball that flashes 55.
Braden Montgomery sounds mighty intriguing.
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