Frequently Asked Questions
How many strikeouts did Colson Montgomery record to break the MLB single-season record?
Colson Montgomery set the new MLB single-season strikeout record with 227 strikeouts in 638 plate appearances. He surpassed Mark Reynolds' previous record of 223 strikeouts set back in 2009.
Did Colson Montgomery make the playoffs with the White Sox despite his struggles?
Yes, the White Sox are heading to the Wild Card round despite Montgomery's second-half slump. Chicago finished just one game short of the No. 2 seed in the American League, which would have earned them a first-round bye.
What was Colson Montgomery's OPS during his 30-homer season?
Montgomery finished the 2026 regular season with a .685 OPS, which ranks 1,407th out of the 1,408 players in MLB history to hit at least 30 home runs in a single season. Only one player in that group posted a lower OPS mark.
How good was Colson Montgomery's defense at shortstop this season?
Montgomery was elite in the field, with his Fielding Run Value ranking in MLB's 93rd percentile and his 13 Outs Above Average ranking in the top 3% of the entire league. Even during his brutal offensive second half, he remained one of the team's most valuable defenders.
How did Colson Montgomery perform in September during his late-season slump?
Montgomery's September was brutal, as he slashed just .099/.215/.210 with two home runs, 10 RBIs, and 42 strikeouts in the final month of the regular season. That stretch contributed to the White Sox blowing their division lead and missing out on a first-round bye.
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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