A former stud prospect in the Yankees farm sytem, Jesus Montero can rake. His ability to hit has never been a question. His ability to play the catcher position on the other hand is a big question. Currently Montero is a decent UTIL option for the Red Sox. But the team is banking on Montero to get enough game behind the plate to become catcher eligable. If he does become catcher eligable then the Red Sox have a big time bat at the position. Even with the move to Seattle and that offense the Red Sox expect Montero to be a quality hitter. Homerun ceiling is lower but if Ichiro and Ackley can get on base in front of him he should drive in runs.
"Its hard to say this about a former Yankees player but we like Montero." said GM Chase. "This kid is a pure hitter and we expect him to do that over the next 2-3 years. We also feel he will get enough games behind the plate to make this even more worthwhile."
This is the second of three young studs drafted by Rochester in the first four rounds of the 2012 draft. Its clear Rich Chase is looking to establish this team as a contender not only for 2012 but for many years to come.
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