After years of anticipation since he signed for $2 million out of Venezuela in 2015, Daniel Montano finally made his stateside debut after two strong years in the Dominican Summer League. Rockies prospects who have posted two 120+ wRC+ marks in the DSL, especially at age 17 and 18, have tended to do very well when they do come stateside, which is why Montano’s debut was one that was much awaited by PuRPs voters.
Mid-season Rank: 14
High Ballot: 11
Mode Ballot: 20
Future Value: 40, reserve outfielder
Contract Status: 2015 Amateur Free Agent (VZ), not Rule 5 eligible, three options remaining
MLB ETA: 2022
After that long wait, Montano’s season with Grand Junction was.