Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball shortstop |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/02/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Holland, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Colson Montgomery
29/09/2026
Montgomery hit a solo home run in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, helping the White Sox defeat the Houston Astros 6-3. It was his first career postseason home run. At 24 years and 214 days old, he became the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason homer.
25/09/2026
Colson Montgomery set the Major League Baseball single-season strikeout record with his 224th strikeout of the year during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Rate Field. The mark broke the 223 strikeouts Mark Reynolds recorded in 2009. He finished the regular season with 227 strikeouts.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Colson Kade Montgomery |
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| Known For | Playing shortstop for the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball |
| MLB Debut | 04/07/2025 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
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| Weight | 230 lbs |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Southridge High School, Huntingburg, Indiana |
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| College | Committed to Indiana University before turning professional |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft |
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| Minor League Background | Played in the White Sox organization before reaching MLB |
| Professional Team | Chicago White Sox |
| 2026 Contract | One-year deal with the White Sox, signed in March 2026 |
| 2026 Season Home Runs | 31 |
| 2026 Season Strikeouts | 227 (single-season MLB record, set with the 224th strikeout on 25/09/2026) |
| First Postseason Home Run | Solo homer in Game 1 of the 2026 AL Wild Card Series vs. Houston Astros (29/09/2026) |
Favourites
| Favorite Team | Indiana Hoosiers (childhood favorite) |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Position | Shortstop |
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| Also Played | Second baseman, third baseman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played baseball, basketball, and football in high school. | |
| 2. Helped Southridge High School win a state championship in baseball. | |
| 3. Is Southridge's all-time leading scorer in basketball with 1,966 points. | |
| 4. Was inducted into the Dubois County Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025. | |
| 5. Became the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run, at 24 years and 214 days. | |
| 6. Set the MLB single-season strikeout record in 2026, passing the mark of 223 previously held by Mark Reynolds. |
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