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Texas A&M star OF Braden Montgomery has signed his deal with the Boston Red Sox

Braden Montgomery has officially signed his deal with the Boston Red Sox

  • SLG%/OB% – .733/.454

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    After weeks of speculation, Texas A&M superstar outfielder Braden Montgomery has signed his deal with the Boston Red Sox. The franchise drafted him 12th overall during the 2024 MLB Draft.

    After one year with the Aggies, Montgomery only needed one season to endear himself to the fan base, as his stellar play on the field during the 2023-2024 regular season was a huge reason for A&M’s run to the College World Series finals for the first time in program history.

    Poised to steadily rise through the minor league system, Montgomery’s season-ending ankle injury is not expected to hamper his readiness for next season but was one of the main reasons A&M failed to bring home its first championship due to his regular season production.

    Montgomery is an equally awesome human being. His professionalism makes him a perfect fit for one of the league’s oldest and most successful franchises. At the same time, his 27 home runs last season showed scouts how powerful he could be at the plate for years to come.

    According to MLB.com’s Jim Callis, Montgomery’s deal with the Red Sox is reportedly worth $5 million.

    2024 SEASON STATS

    • Batting Average -.322
    • Runs – 65
    • Hits – 76
    • Home runs – 27
    • RBIs – 85
    • SLG%/OB% – .733/.454

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    2024 SS prospect Wyatt Sanford has signed his deal with the Pittsbugh Pirates

    Texas A&M’s top 2024 propsect has signed his deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates

    Texas A&M’s baseball program is in good hands under new head coach Michael Earley. Jim Schlossnagle’s chaotic departure to take over the Texas Longhorns is slowly entering the dustbin of history, as the program’s future is brighter than ever.

    After the conclusion of the MLB Draft, ace pitcher Ryan Prager opted to return to the Aggies for a final season, while star hitter Braden Montgomery, who was drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox, has yet to sign his contract. However, the program’s top 2024 prospect is officially headed to the MLB.

    2025 shortstop Wyatt Sanford, who the Pittsburgh Pirates selected in the second round with the 47th overall pick, has signed his deal with the franchise and could be on the fast track to making the roster due to his elite skillset.

    Ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect in the draft, Pittsburgh is getting tremendous value in the second round. Sanford’s elite defensive skills, athleticism, and decision-making at the plate should accelerate his route to joining the Pirates from the minor leagues.

    According to a source, Sanford’s deal with the Pirates is for a a reported $2.5 million.

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    Texas A&M baseball enters the record books with 2024 MLB Draft

    Texas A&M now has the longest streak of three or more players being drafted in the MLB Draft since 2001

    Texas A&M has been on the cusp of being a powerhouse baseball team for the most part of the last decade but repeatedly fell short of expectations until the 2024 season. On the heels of a historic year, Aggie fans settled in to follow the 2024 MLB Draft to see which of their beloved A&M players would make the jump to the pros.

    They didn’t have to wait long with Braden Montgomery being selected 12th overall and stayed tuned to watch six more Aggies get selected throughout the draft. With seven players being picked A&M now has the longest streak in the nation for three or more players being drafted since 2001. The Aggies that were selected in this year’s draft can be viewed on the tracker here.

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    Chicago White Sox pick Aggies senior catcher Jackson Appel in 6th round of 2024 MLB Draft

    Catcher Jackson Appel joined the group of drafted Aggies on Monday as he was selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 169th overall pick.

    As DJ Khaled likes to say, “Another one!” Six Texas A&M baseball players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft thus far.

    Senior catcher Jackson Appel joined the group on Monday as he was chosen in the sixth round by the Chicago White Sox with the 169th overall pick. Two selections prior his batterymate, junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones, was picked by the Kansas City Royals.

    Appel and Jones join juniors, outfielder Braden Montgomery and RHP Chris Cortez, sophomore LHP Ryan Prager and 2024 shortstop commit Wyatt Sanford as fellow Aggies draftees. At 12th overall to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery became the highest draft pick in Texas A&M program history.

    Cortez was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Angels at 45th overall. Two picks later, the Pittsburgh Pirates chose Sanford. In the third round at 81st overall, Prager joined his teammate in Anaheim.

    Appel comes from a family of athletes. His mom Sharon played basketball at SMU and his grandpa Jerry hooped at Arkansas.

    Jackson graduated from Memorial High School in Houston. He spent his first three years in college at Penn where he racked up the accolades.

    Appel was an All-Ivy League second team selection in 2022, then made the first team the following season. He was also a member of the 2023 Auburn Regional All-Tournament team.

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    Texas A&M SS commit Wyatt Sanford selected in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft

    Texas A&M’s top 2024 prospect has been drafted with the 47th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft

    It’s been a bust night for Texas A&M baseball’s 2024 roster, as star outfielder Braden Montgomery was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, followed by stud relief pitcher Chris Cortez being selected in the second round with the 45th overall pick by the Anaheim Angels.

    With nine more rounds to go, one of Texas A&M’s top commitments in the 2024 recruiting class has gone off the board, as shortstop Wyatt Sanford was selected in the second round with the 47th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

    Ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect in the draft, Pittsburgh is obviously getting tremendous value in the second round. Sanford’s elite defensive skills, athleticism, and decision-making at the plate should accelerate his route to joining the Pirates from the minor leagues.

    However, Sanford can still retain his commitment to joining Texas A&M next season to enhance his skillset further and join an elite roster that should only help him in the long run.

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    Top 50 prospect, shortstop Wyatt Sanford, reaffirms commitment to Texas A&M baseball team

    “One of the best defensive shortstops in the 2024 high school class, Wyatt Sanford has range to both sides and solid-to-plus arm strength.”

    Texas A&M baseball head coach Michael Earley hasn’t wasted time since being hired, bolstering his coaching staff, retaining players in the transfer portal and recruiting top prospects from the high school ranks.

    Class of 2024 shortstop Wyatt Sanford reaffirmed his commitment to the Aggies on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound graduate of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas, is ranked No. 34 in the official MLB 2024 prospect rankings.

    “One of the best defensive shortstops in the 2024 high school class, Sanford has range to both sides and solid-to-plus arm strength. There’s no doubt he can stay at the position, but his athleticism and tools would enable him to play almost anywhere on the diamond in a utility role. He produces consistent plus run times and is an asset on the bases,” MLB.com stated. “The Texas A&M recruit has a mature gap-to-gap approach and makes good swing decisions, but he has spread out more with his legs this spring in search of contact.

    “He’ll probably need to rework his setup in pro ball and may top out at 15 homers per season.”

    Texas A&M junior outfielder Braden Montgomery is slotted eighth in MLB’s rankings.

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