Benny
Montgomery

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Montgomery looks the part of many of the position players that make their way to Charlottesville as Virginia recruits: he’s long, ultra-athletic, and has big-time tools that, with a bit of seasoning, can sky-rocket his status as a prospect. The 6-foot-4, 185-pounder is twitchy in all aspects of the game, starting at the plate where as a right-handed hitter he loads deeper into an almost “hitchy arm bar” that looks a bit awkward until his quick hands rip the barrel through the zone, giving reason to ignore the load. His impressive bat speed produces louder contact, and he took one of the stronger rounds of batting practice, showcasing some raw power to the pull side including multiple home runs. His long strides allow him to cover significant ground in centerfield, and his speed will allow him to stick there in the long run. That same speed makes him a constant threat on the basepaths with some of the longer strides you will see, and he showcased a quick first step stealing bases, getting to full speed in an instant with considerably less steps needed to swipe the bags. Montgomery’s high ceiling will be intriguing for scouts to track over the next two years, and even though he is a northern (Pennsylvania) hitter, he has already shown well on the national circuit this summer, and could elevate his profile with a duplicate showing next summer.