Many of you likely have never even heard the name Jesus Montero yet. Chances are, many of you won’t be too familiar with it for another 3 years or so. However, I have a strong belief that he will be the future of the New York Yankees.
On July 2, 2006, a 16 year old catcher named Jesus Montero was signed from Venezuela for $2 million dollars. While Montero is a very strong defensive catcher, he is best known for his tremendous power.
In fact, on a scale of 20 to 80 in respect to a player’s power, many scouts have already declared Montero to be an 80. Such power from a catcher combined with superior defensive skills is something that the game hasn’t seen since the likes of Johnny Bench and Josh Gibson.
In short, the kid has the potential to be one of the greatest to ever play the position. Early in the spring training of 2008, at only 18 years of age, Jesus Montero hit his first home run against big league pitching.
While it is highly unlikely that Montero will see Major League time once the season starts, he will continue to develop in the minor leagues until it is time to succeed Jorge Posada.
Once he does, I think all New York Yankee fans will be watching history in the making.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
OK so I live in Charleston, I have seen Jesus play.....within the first 3 home games he has already knocked two out of the park and hit some damn good line drives. He knows what he wants when he is up to bat.....as for his catching......AMAZING is all I can say!!!! He truly is a power house!!!! I completely agree.....I think that he is going to bring some great changes to the Yankees!
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aquiles mark 4 months ago
tremendus powe ... but no only that the big strong kid has good adjustment behind the plate .. i'll said that jesus will make big impact in the yankees future 2 or 3 years from now... a lot of power coming to the bronx.. good luck ... safaconsito..
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