"Colson Montgomery keeps stacking firsts, and now, Montgomery is rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest bats in White Sox history. With his spree of long balls since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old shortstop has become just the fourth Sox player to homer 18 or more times over a 37-game span, joining Jim Thome, Frank Thomas and Albert Belle. For a rookie who didn't debut until July 4, that's rarified company-and a flashing neon sign that Chicago has a franchise pillar on its hands."
"In Thursday's 11-8 win, Montgomery blasted a Statcast-projected 454-foot shot to right, his second homer of at least 450 feet this season-no other rookie has done that in 2025. He's punishing spin, too: entering Friday, his .686 slugging percentage against breaking balls ranked second in MLB (minimum 50 plate appearances ending on breakers). Since the break, his 18 homers lead the American League, a surge built on advanced strike-zone control and the kind of barrel consistency that rarely shows up this fast."
Colson Montgomery, a 23-year-old shortstop, has homered 18 times over a 37-game stretch, becoming the fourth White Sox to reach that mark alongside Jim Thome, Frank Thomas and Albert Belle. The rookie debuted on July 4 and has produced multiple massive homers, including a Statcast-projected 454-foot shot and a second homer of at least 450 feet this season. His .686 slugging percentage against breaking balls ranked second in MLB (minimum 50 plate appearances ending on breakers). Since the All-Star break, his 18 homers lead the American League, driven by advanced strike-zone control and consistent barreling. Opponents and veterans have praised his big-league poise.
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