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Montgomery’s 452-Foot Shot Ends White Sox Skid, Validates Youth Rebuild

Since his July promotion, the 23-year-old shortstop has produced nine homers along with an .853 OPS, earning praise as a rebuild cornerstone from GM Chris Getz.

Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery watches his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
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Overview

  • Montgomery belted a 452-foot home run on August 10, the longest at Rate Field this season, to cap a 6-4 win over the Guardians, ending Chicago’s six-game losing streak.
  • Since his July call-up he has hit nine home runs, posting an .853 OPS in just 17 games.
  • One-on-one tutoring with hitting director Ryan Fuller in Triple-A boosted his swing to a .926 OPS over 32 games, earning him a major-league call-up.
  • Manager Will Venable said Montgomery “belongs” in the majors; GM Chris Getz hailed his emergence as proof of the Sox’s youth-focused rebuild.
  • Teammates Lenyn Sosa described the blast as “unthinkable”; Davis Martin called it “beautiful,” highlighting his growing impact on the lineup.