Colson Montgomery is the Chicago White Sox‘s starting shortstop and one of the more intriguing young bats the organization has developed in recent years. At just 24 years old, the left-handed hitter from Holland, Michigan has already logged two seasons in the big leagues — and his power numbers are hard to ignore: 25 home runs and 65 RBI in 2026.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Colson Montgomery
- Position: Shortstop
- Team: Chicago White Sox
- Number: 12
- Bats / Throws: Left / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’3″ / 229 lbs
- Born: February 27, 2002 (age 24) — Holland, Michigan
- MLB Debut: July 4, 2025
Background
Montgomery was born on February 27, 2002, in Holland, Michigan, and spent his minor-league years sharpening his craft inside the White Sox system. He refined his footwork at shortstop and developed a left-handed swing with genuine over-the-fence pop. His call-up to the majors was the natural next step for one of Chicago’s top prospects.
His MLB debut landed on July 4, 2025 — Independence Day — a fitting date for a young American player ready to write his own chapter in professional baseball. Since then, he’s been a fixture in Chicago’s everyday lineup.
Professional Career
In his first full season in 2025, Montgomery slashed .239/.OPS .840 with 21 home runs, 55 RBI, and 43 runs scored — a strong debut showing for a rookie still finding his footing against major-league pitching. The power was real from day one.
His 2026 campaign told a familiar sophomore story: the batting average dipped to .216, but the power held up. Montgomery hit 25 home runs, drove in 65 runs, and scored 53 times while posting a .743 OPS. The profile is clear — he’s a bat-over-hit shortstop who trades some contact for thump, and Chicago is betting that thump is worth building around.
Defensively, the White Sox see long-term upside at shortstop. At 24, Montgomery is still climbing the learning curve of playing every day in the majors, and there’s room to grow on both sides of the ball.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Chicago White Sox: .239 AVG | 21 HR | 55 RBI | 43 R | .840 OPS | 0 SB
- 2026 — Chicago White Sox: .216 AVG | 25 HR | 65 RBI | 53 R | .743 OPS | 1 SB
Awards & Records
Montgomery hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — no MVP votes, Gold Gloves, or All-Star nods so far. His focus has been on earning a permanent spot in the lineup and proving he can produce consistently at the big-league level. He’s still early in that process.
Fun Fact
Montgomery made his MLB debut on July 4, 2025 — the Fourth of July. For a kid from Michigan stepping onto a major-league field for the first time, there probably wasn’t a more American way to start a career.
