Frequently Asked Questions
How many strikeouts does Colson Montgomery have this season?
Colson Montgomery has 178 strikeouts through 124 games, which leads all of MLB. He is just 45 punchouts away from Mark Reynolds' all-time single-season record of 223.
What is the MLB record for strikeouts in a single season?
Mark Reynolds set the MLB record with 223 strikeouts in 2009. Reynolds also hit 44 home runs that season and posted a .349 OBP and .892 OPS.
How is Colson Montgomery hitting with runners in scoring position?
Montgomery has a .584 OPS in 142 plate appearances with runners in scoring position, with just 26 hits and 61 strikeouts. That production is considered well below acceptable for a player seen as a franchise cornerstone.
What are Colson Montgomery's stats this season for the White Sox?
Montgomery is hitting .211 with a .289 OBP and a .715 OPS on the season. He has 27 home runs and 72 RBI, but his OPS has dropped sharply during a 53-game slump in which he slashed .191/.247/.325 with a near 40% strikeout rate.
Why won't the White Sox take Colson Montgomery out of the lineup despite his strikeout issues?
Manager Will Venable is not expected to bench Montgomery because his elite defense is considered too valuable to remove from the lineup. The concern from the coaching staff is more about getting him to improve his plate approach rather than sitting him.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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