Contact-First Outfielder Showing Long Beach State Value
In the 2026 season, Long Beach State outfielder Reid Montgomery is hitting .203 with 15 hits, 9 runs, 8 RBI and 1 home run, a line that points to a work-in-progress bat but real role-player upside. The former Capo Valley standout has been described by Perfect Game as an outfielder who “really impressed during drills,” with an easy arm, strength and carry, suggesting defensive tools and athlete traits that can translate in the outfield. He looks like a fit for teams valuing defense, projection and coachable upside more than immediate middle-of-the-order production.
