NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 4, 2026Illinois
Colson Montgomery Reflects on One Year in Major League Baseball
White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery marks his one-year anniversary in the major leagues by reflecting on his debut and his rapid development as a power hitter. The article also provides updates on other White Sox players, including Braden Montgomery, Everson Pereira, and Munetaka Murakami.
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This article provides a status update on the professional performance and health of several White Sox players, which impacts the team's roster availability and competitive standing.
Key Facts
- Colson Montgomery reached base for the first time in his major-league career via catcher's interference.
- Since the 2025 All-Star break, Colson Montgomery has recorded 42 home runs and 102 RBI.
- Colson Montgomery is the third player in White Sox history to hit 20-plus homers in each of his first two seasons.
- Colson Montgomery is the fastest player in White Sox history to hit 40 home runs, achieving the feat in 140 games.
- Braden Montgomery has an active 12-game on-base streak.
- Everson Pereira is recovering from a concussion sustained on June 17 at Yankee Stadium.
- Munetaka Murakami is expected to begin a rehab assignment for a strained hamstring.
- Sean Burke recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts in a recent 3-1 victory over the Guardians.
Who's Mentioned
personChris Murphy“White Sox left-handed pitcher.”personTanner Bibee“Guardians right-handed pitcher.”personZeke Bonura“Former White Sox player used for statistical comparison.”personGrant Taylor“White Sox pitcher.”personAnthony Kay“White Sox left-handed pitcher.”personColson Montgomery“White Sox shortstop reflecting on his one-year anniversary in the majors.”personErick Fedde“White Sox right-handed pitcher.”personEverson Pereira“White Sox outfielder recovering from a concussion.”personBrandon Eisert“White Sox pitcher.”organizationGuardians“Professional baseball team.”personWill Venable“White Sox manager providing assessments of players.”personJose Abreu“Former White Sox player used for statistical comparison.”personSean Burke“White Sox pitcher.”personCody Bellinger“Major-league player used for statistical comparison.”organizationWhite Sox“Professional baseball team.”personBraden Montgomery“White Sox rookie right fielder.”personMunetaka Murakami“White Sox player recovering from a strained hamstring.”