Colson Montgomery

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Colson Montgomery
Chicago White Sox
Shortstop
Born: (2002-02-27) February 27, 2002 (age 19)
Jasper, Indiana
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Colson Kade Montgomery (born February 27, 2002) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Chicago White Sox organization.

Amateur career[]

Montgomery was raised in Holland, Indiana, and attended Southridge High School in Huntingburg, Indiana, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.[1][2] He began his high school career being recruited mainly for basketball by schools such as Purdue University and the University of Louisville before shifting his focus to baseball.[3][4] In 2018, his freshman year, he hit .387 with 33 RBIs.[5] As a sophomore, he averaged 21.1 points per game on the basketball court.[6] He is the all-time leading scorer in Southridge basketball history with 1,966 career points.[7] As a junior, he committed to play college baseball at Indiana University.[8][9] In 2021, his senior baseball season, he batted .333 with seven home runs, 23 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases, and led Southridge to their first ever IHSAA state championship.[10][11] Following the end of the season, he traveled to Cary, North Carolina, where he participated in MLB's first ever Draft Combine.[12]

Professional career[]

Montgomery was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round with the 22nd overall selection of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[13][14] He signed with the White Sox for a $3 million signing bonus.[15] He made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League White Sox.[16] Over 104 at-bats in 26 games, Montgomery slashed .287/.396/.362 with seven doubles and seven RBIs.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "Southridge's Colson Montgomery preparing for MLB Draft". June 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "Montgomery readies for last basketball rodeo". Dubois County Herald.
  3. ^ "Multi-sport Indiana star enjoys visit to Louisville basketball". Cardinal Authority.
  4. ^ Magley, Hendrix. "Southridge's Colson Montgomery has big plans for his baseball future, senior year". Evansville Courier & Press.
  5. ^ Sokeland, Kyle. "Colson Montgomery taking his basketball, baseball future one day at a time". Evansville Courier & Press.
  6. ^ "Local athletes galore on PAC All-Conference squad". Dubois County Herald.
  7. ^ "Montgomery made most of 'Last Dance'". Dubois County Herald.
  8. ^ Magley, Hendrix. "Southridge's Colson Montgomery commits to play baseball at Indiana University". Evansville Courier & Press.
  9. ^ aaron.ferguson@nwi.com, 219-853-2519, Aaron Ferguson. "Potent Southridge lineup, featuring potential first-round pick, poses challenge for Hanover Central". nwitimes.com.
  10. ^ Magley, Hendrix. "All-SW Indiana baseball: Camden Gasser and Colson Montgomery motivated each other". Evansville Courier & Press.
  11. ^ Magley, Hendrix. "'This year was going to be different': Southridge baseball wins Class 3A state title". Evansville Courier & Press.
  12. ^ Hancock, Aaron. "Colson Montgomery preparing for MLB Draft at first-ever draft combine". www.14news.com.
  13. ^ https://theathletic.com/2701468/2021/07/12/can-first-round-draft-pick-colson-montgomery-translate-his-small-town-fame-to-white-sox-success/
  14. ^ "Colson Montgomery: Shortstop drafted by Chicago White Sox at No. 22 - Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune.
  15. ^ "Colson Montgomery signs with White Sox". MLB.com.
  16. ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/colson-montgomery-is-ready-to-put-in-the-work/
  17. ^ https://southsideshowdown.com/2021/12/24/chicago-white-sox-colson-montgomery-draft-pick/

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