Yankees Prospect Watch - RP Mark Montgomery

Yankees prospect Mark Montgomery is having a dominating season out of the bullpen.  Montgomery's got a  1.42 ERA and 12 saves in 38 IP, with 56 Ks to 14 BBs, and a 1.75 GO/AO (Ground Out/Air Out).  He's striking batters out a superb percentage, and those making contact are hitting ground balls around 60% of the time.

Last season Montgomery was equally as dominating, logging a 1.91 ERA and 15 saves in 28.1 IP, with 51 Ks to 13 BBs, and a 1.47 GO/AO.

Montgomery was selected in the 11th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of Longwood University.  He may fast-track through the Yankee's system like RP David Robertson.  Montgomery is currently in A+, so provided he keeps up his success, he may reach the majors at some point of the 2013 season.

Mark Montgomery's Minor League Statistics