One Of Virginiaś Next Great Home Run Hitters: Benny Montgomery

Benny Montgomery is a senior Outfielder at Red Land High School. Montgomery has been chosen to many prestigous teams such as Under Armor All American and Perfect Game All American. Benny Montgomery is committed to play at the University Of Virginia next year. In addition, Montgomery is projected as a late first round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Growing up, were you inspired by any MLB Players?

I was inspired by Chase Utley. My favorite team growing up was the Phillies, and he was my favorite player on the team. I really enjoyed watching them win the World Series in 2008 and wanted to do that too. I wear 26 still to this day, after Chase.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Cedar Cliff. They are 10 minutes north of us and used to always give us a tough game in my underclassman years.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I like Country music and Eminem. Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean are some of my favorite artists.

What is your offseason training like?

I try to do a four day cycle. First day is dead lift day, then a bench day, then a squat day, then I run on the last day. Then I repeat that throughout the rest of the off-season.

What is your favorite memory of your career, so far?

Winning the Pennsylvania baseball state championship with my high school team in 2019.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

 I’m not sure. I play with a lot of good players. Some names that come to mind are Carter Holton, Jordan Lawler, Isaac Pacheco, and more.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Pat Tillman

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

 Back in 2008, when the Phillies beat the Rays in the World Series.