Red Sox Draft Braden Montgomery 12th Overall

The Boston Red Sox selected Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, despite him being projected as a top-5 pick before sustaining a broken ankle. Montgomery, a switch-hitter with significant power and athleticism, was ranked the No. 8 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. Experts across the board praised the selection, with Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter and The Athletic's Keith Law calling it a steal, and ESPN's Dave Schoenfield highlighting his potential to quickly climb top prospect lists. Montgomery, who transferred from Stanford to Texas A&M, expressed excitement about joining the Red Sox and is expected to bring high energy and a winning culture to the team. While still recovering from his injury, he is progressing well and is anticipated to make an impact in the near future.