power arm who flashed big-game swing-and-miss stuff for WVU
In the 2026 season, Montesa emerged as a hard-throwing righty for West Virginia, striking out 92 batters in 77.0 innings while holding opponents to a .228 average; he also delivered an 11-strikeout gem against Kennesaw State and was especially valuable in high-leverage postseason innings. His calling card is bat-missing power and the ability to work deep enough to cover real volume, but his 5.38 ERA and 44 walks show he was more electric than polished. He’s the kind of arm a team bets on for upside, especially if it wants competitive fire and strikeout juice.
