Colson Montgomery Bio
Colson Kade Montgomery (born February 27, 2002) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). A former multi-sport athlete, Montgomery rose to national attention as a high school standout in southern Indiana before becoming a first-round selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. After several seasons developing through the minor leagues, he made his major league debut in July 2025.
Early Life and Background
Montgomery was raised in Holland, Indiana, a small community in Dubois County in the southern part of the state. He attended Southridge High School in nearby Huntingburg, where he was a three-sport athlete competing in football, basketball, and baseball. Montgomery also played AAU basketball for Pocket City Basketball, a youth program based in Evansville, Indiana.
During his early high school years, he was recruited primarily for basketball, drawing interest from college programs such as Purdue University and the University of Louisville. As a freshman in 2018, he hit .387 with 33 RBIs on the baseball diamond, signaling that his future on the field might ultimately tilt toward the diamond rather than the hardwood. He also averaged 21.1 points per game as a sophomore on the basketball court and finished as the all-time leading scorer in Southridge basketball history with 1,966 career points.
Path to Baseball
As a junior, Montgomery committed to play college baseball at Indiana University, and he also would have been a preferred walk-on for the Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team, an arrangement that reflected his rare two-sport profile. In his senior baseball season in 2021, he batted .333 with seven home runs, 23 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases while leading Southridge to its first-ever IHSAA state championship.
Following the conclusion of his senior season, Montgomery traveled to Cary, North Carolina, to participate in Major League Baseball’s first-ever Draft Combine. The performance helped solidify his standing as one of the top prep position players in the country and set the stage for his selection in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Colson Montgomery Career
Early Career (2021-2022)
The Chicago White Sox selected Montgomery in the first round with the 22nd overall pick of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the club for a $3 million signing bonus and made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League White Sox. Over 104 at-bats in 26 games, Montgomery slashed .287/.396/.362 with seven doubles and seven RBI.
Montgomery was assigned to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers of the Single-A Carolina League to begin the 2022 season. He was promoted to the Winston-Salem Dash of the High-A South Atlantic League in late June, then promoted again in mid-August to the Birmingham Barons of the Double-A Southern League. Across 96 games at the three levels, he slashed .274/.381/.429 with 11 home runs, 47 RBI, and 17 doubles.
Minor League Development (2023-2024)
Montgomery opened the 2023 season on the injured list with oblique and back injuries. He returned to play in early June, appearing in ten games with the Arizona League White Sox before being assigned to the Dash, and in late July he was promoted to Birmingham. Over 64 games, he batted .287 with eight home runs and 37 RBI. After the 2023 season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Glendale Desert Dogs.
Montgomery was assigned to the Charlotte Knights of the Triple-A International League to open the 2024 season. In 130 games, he slashed .214/.329/.381 with 18 home runs, 63 RBI, and eight stolen bases. On November 19, 2024, the White Sox added Montgomery to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Chicago White Sox Era (2025-Present)
Montgomery was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to begin the 2025 season, where he batted .218/.298/.435 with 11 home runs, 30 RBI, and two stolen bases over 55 games. On July 4, 2025, he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. On July 22, Montgomery hit his first career home run off Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Less than a month later, on August 23, he hit his first career grand slam off Mick Abel of the Minnesota Twins. The home runs marked key early milestones for a shortstop the White Sox had developed and protected through their minor league system.
Colson Montgomery Career Wins
As a young position player in the early stages of his major league tenure, Montgomery’s verified win totals are limited to team results rather than individual victories. His statistical impact has instead been measured through offensive production at shortstop across multiple minor league levels and in his initial major league games.
Minor League Highlights
Montgomery’s most productive minor league season offensively came in 2024 at Triple-A Charlotte, where he set career highs with 18 home runs and 63 RBI in 130 games. Across his 2021 debut, 2022 full season, and 2023 injury-shortened campaign, he consistently posted on-base percentages above .380, drawing walks at a steady rate.
Colson Montgomery Family
Personal Life
Colson Kade Montgomery was born and raised in Holland, Indiana, a small community in Dubois County. Detailed public information about his parents, spouse, and children is not readily available from verified sources.
2025 Season Performance
Montgomery spent the first half of the 2025 season at Triple-A Charlotte before his July 4 promotion to the Chicago White Sox. In 55 games with the Knights, he batted .218/.298/.435 with 11 home runs, 30 RBI, and two stolen bases, showing on-base skills and power that earned him an opportunity at the next level.
Once in the major leagues, he recorded his first home run on July 22 against the Tampa Bay Rays, and on August 23 he added his first career grand slam against the Minnesota Twins. As a young middle infielder, Montgomery is expected to continue developing as a regular contributor at shortstop while adjusting to major league pitching.