Jordan Montgomery Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Jordan Blackmon Montgomery
Born 12/27/1992 in Sumter, SC
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 228 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School South Carolina
Debut 04/12/2017
Drafted in the 4th round (122nd overall) by the New York Yankees in 2014 (signed for $424,000).

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Montgomery's track record in the SEC pushes him up some draft boards in spite of pedestrian stuff. He stepped into South Carolina's weekend rotation as a freshman, helping the Gamecocks reach their third straight College World Series finals in 2012. He replaced Michael Roth as the Gamecocks' ace in 2013, posting a 1.48 ERA that ranked 11th in the nation. He hadn't been quite as good this year but still ranked second in the Southeastern Conference with 60 strikeouts in 65 innings. Montgomery is no power pitcher, despite his 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame. At his best he locates an 88-92 mph fastball, though he often parks more at 89-90. When he locates his fastball inside, he's able to pitch away with his above-average changeup. It's his best pitch thanks mostly to his exceptional feel for it. He has a fringy, slow curveball and has mixed in a cutter to give hitters a different look.

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After watching him go 20-7 over three years at South Carolina, the Yankees spent a fourth-round pick on Montgomery and signed him for $424,000 in 2014. Despite a pedestrian-appearing repertoire, Montgomery shows excellent control and command of all of his pitches, which has helped him zoom through the system. He reached Double-A in his second season and returned to the Eastern League in 2016 before finishing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and earning the start and the win in the Triple-A Championship Game. His 2.13 ERA was ninth-best in the minor leagues. Montgomery's 88-92 mph fastball won't blow away hitters, but the angle on the pitch produced by his large frame helps mitigate the lack of velocity. Montgomery complements his fastball with a fringe-average changeup in the low-80s and an average 12-to-6 curveball in the high-70s. His 134 strikeouts ranked second in the organization behind only Chance Adams' 144 whiffs. Montgomery is likely to start back at Triple-A to begin the year, and if he can continue to throw strikes he has the future of an innings-eating starter in the big leagues.

Montgomery's track record in the SEC pushes him up some draft boards in spite of pedestrian stuff. He stepped into South Carolina's weekend rotation as a freshman, helping the Gamecocks reach their third straight College World Series finals in 2012. He replaced Michael Roth as the Gamecocks' ace in 2013, posting a 1.48 ERA that ranked 11th in the nation. He hadn't been quite as good this year but still ranked second in the Southeastern Conference with 60 strikeouts in 65 innings. Montgomery is no power pitcher, despite his 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame. At his best he locates an 88-92 mph fastball, though he often parks more at 89-90. When he locates his fastball inside, he's able to pitch away with his above-average changeup. It's his best pitch thanks mostly to his exceptional feel for it. He has a fringy, slow curveball and has mixed in a cutter to give hitters a different look.

Arizona Diamondbacks activated LHP Jordan Montgomery from the 15-day injured list.
Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP Jordan Montgomery on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 29, 2024. Right knee inflammation.
Arizona Diamondbacks recalled LHP Jordan Montgomery from Reno Aces.
LHP Jordan Montgomery assigned to Reno Aces from ACL D-backs.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Jordan Montgomery to ACL D-backs Red.
Texas Rangers activated LHP Jordan Montgomery.
Texas Rangers reassigned LHP Jordan Montgomery to the minor leagues.
St. Louis Cardinals traded LHP Jordan Montgomery and RHP Chris Stratton to Texas Rangers for LHP John King, RHP Tekoah Roby and SS Thomas Saggese.
St. Louis Cardinals traded LHP Jordan Montgomery and RHP Chris Stratton to Texas Rangers for LHP John King, RHP Tekoah Roby and SS Thomas Saggese.
St. Louis Cardinals activated LHP Jordan Montgomery.