1971 MLB Rookies: Bob Montgomery, Roger Freed Highlighted

1971 MLB Baseball Rookies Red Sox Orioles Article Bob Montgomery, Roger Freed
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The 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights several promising rookies poised to impact Major League Baseball. Roger Freed, previously the International League MVP with Rochester, is eyed for his potential with the Philadelphia Phillies after a strong minor league career. Tim Foli, a versatile infielder with the New York Mets, impressed during the 1970 training camp and is noted for his consistent hitting. In the American League, Bob Montgomery of the Boston Red Sox, following Jerry Moses’ trade, is set to take over catching duties. The Kansas City Royals see a prospect in pitcher Jim York, who excelled in the minors with a remarkable 14-6 record and 15 saves.