Jordan Montgomery made his first start with the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate, pitching 4 innings while allowing 2 runs on 3 hits, with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts.

By the Numbers
  • Montgomery threw 60 pitches, with 26 of them being sinkers.
  • His velocity was down to 91.2 MPH from 93.3 MPH last season.
  • He showed effectiveness with his curveball and changeup, landing 6 called strikes on the curveball and 6 whiffs on 7 swings with the changeup.
Yes, But

His velocity was slightly lower and the movement on his sinker decreased, possibly affected by pitching in the high altitude of Reno.

State of Play
  • Montgomery signed with the Diamondbacks on March 29th and has a target date around April 19th for his first start with Arizona.
  • His next start will be at Tacoma, offering insights into his velocity and pitch movement before joining the D-backs rotation.
What's Next

Montgomery is set to make his debut for the D-backs rotation on the upcoming road trip after his start in Tacoma.

Bottom Line

Jordan Montgomery showed promise in his first start with the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate, with areas to monitor such as his velocity and pitch movement ahead of his anticipated debut in the Major League rotation.