The Chicago White Sox is a team where they have a lot of talent in their organization. They are going to be a young team this season, allowing a lot of prospects to have the ability to make a mark. There are a lot of exciting players who can find the field, but which prospect has the most power? Let’s take a closer look at who is cosidered to be that player for Chicago.
Braden Montgomery is considered the top power-hitting prospect for the Chicago White Sox
NCAA Baseball: Bryan College Station Super Regional Jun 8, 2024; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) at bat during the first inning against the Oregon at Olsen Field, Blue Bell Park Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
MLB’s Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo, and Jim Callis wrote an article where they discuss each team’s best power-hitting prospect. For the White Sox, they selected outfielder Braden Montgomery and wrote the following about him:
“Considered more of a hit-over-power guy when he was one of the best two-way prospects in the 2021 high school class, Montgomery now stands out with his plus-plus raw pop. A switch-hitter with lightning-fast bat speed, he came from the Red Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade in December 2024 and batted .270/.360/.444 with 12 homers and 50 extra-base hits in 121 games while advancing from Single-A to Double-A in his subsequent pro debut.”
Montgomery is highly touted, as he is the 36th-ranked prospect in the sport entering the 2026 season. He is currently one of the non-roster invitees to the big league Spring Training camp to begin the year. However, he is not projected to make the 26-man roster and will likely begin the season in Double-A.
It may not be too long until the outfielder is playing in MLB games, but he is still only 22 years old. It will be intriguing to see how he develops as he continues to climb up the organizational depth chart as the 2026 season begins.
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