Prospect Spotlight Shines on Braden Montgomery
The Chicago White Sox may have endured another difficult season on the field in 2025, but the organization's future looks brighter thanks to the emergence of top prospect Braden Montgomery. The 20-year-old outfielder, acquired in last year's Garrett Crochet trade, impressed White Sox Double-A manager Wes Helms with his all-around game during his first professional campaign.
"Braden does a lot of things really well," Helms said. "He can hit, he can run, he can play defense - he's a five-tool player in the making. If he keeps developing, he could be a big part of the White Sox's next contending team."
Montgomery's breakout rookie season came on the heels of fellow prospect Colson Montgomery's own breakout in 2025. The White Sox's No. 1 prospect, Colson Montgomery, appears poised to join the big-league roster soon, and the organization is hopeful Braden can follow a similar trajectory.
Newcomers Impress in Arizona Fall League
In addition to Braden Montgomery's success, the White Sox have seen promising developments from several other top prospects in the Arizona Fall League. Outfielder Chase Meidroth, acquired in the Crochet trade, and catcher Kyle Teel, part of the Paul DeJong deal, have both stood out with their performances in the prospect showcase.
"It's been great to see these young guys come in and compete at a high level," said White Sox director of player development Chris Getz. "We're really encouraged by what we've seen from Meidroth, Teel, and the rest of the group. They're giving us a lot of optimism about the future of this organization."
TL;DR
- Top White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery impressed in his first professional season, drawing praise from Double-A manager Wes Helms.
- Montgomery's breakout comes on the heels of fellow prospect Colson Montgomery's strong 2025 campaign, raising hopes for the White Sox's rebuilding efforts.
- Several other White Sox prospects, including Chase Meidroth and Kyle Teel, have also stood out in the Arizona Fall League, providing further optimism for the team's future.