Colson Montgomery, a promising Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect, faced challenges in his second Triple-A season with poor performance. After a notably difficult start—43 strikeouts and a .149 batting average—the White Sox's hitting director, Ryan Fuller, took the unconventional step of removing Montgomery from game action for two weeks. This hiatus aimed to reassess his mechanics and mindset using advanced training methods. Montgomery showed commitment to improvement, emphasizing both physical and mental adjustments. The approach seeks to enhance his skills without changing his core abilities, promoting a return to form for the potential major leaguer.
"I think any competitor is not going to be excited about being removed from the game for a little bit, but he also is a really smart kid and understands..."
"Fuller didn't want to reinvent Montgomery, rather reaffirm who he is and what he does best. With the help of hitting labs, we got to work..."
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