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Red Sox Promote Rising Pitching Prospect Payton Tolle
sports6 months ago

Red Sox Promote Rising Pitching Prospect Payton Tolle

The Boston Red Sox are promoting pitching prospect Payton Tolle, a 22-year-old with a high-velocity fastball, for his MLB debut amid a tight playoff race, facing top starter Paul Skenes at Fenway Park. Tolle, ranked No. 28 by MLB.com, has quickly risen through the minors after being drafted last year, showing strong performance and maturity, and is now a key part of Boston's postseason push.

Red Sox Land Braden Montgomery in MLB Draft Steal
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Land Braden Montgomery in MLB Draft Steal

The Boston Red Sox may have struck gold in the MLB Draft for the second consecutive year by selecting Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery with the 12th overall pick, despite his recent ankle injury. Montgomery, a power-hitting outfielder with a strong arm, was projected to go in the Top 10 but slipped to the Red Sox. Additionally, the Red Sox picked Texas Christian pitcher Payton Tolle, the 2024 Big 12 Conference Pitcher and Newcomer of the Year, with their second-round pick. Both selections offer significant promise for the franchise's future.

Red Sox Draft Power-Hitting OF Braden Montgomery at No. 12
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Draft Power-Hitting OF Braden Montgomery at No. 12

The Boston Red Sox selected switch-hitting outfielder Braden Montgomery with the 12th pick in the 2024 MLB amateur draft. Montgomery, who played at Stanford and Texas A&M, is known for his power, high walk rate, and solid defense. Despite an ankle fracture that may have caused him to slide out of the top 10, Montgomery is optimistic about his future with the Red Sox. The team also picked lefthander Payton Tolle from TCU in the second round.