On Sunday, June 21, the Chicago White Sox promoted switch-hitting outfielder, Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte.
Montgomery, 23, spent time at both Double-A Birmingham, and Charlotte this season.
Combined, Montgomery hit .314/.422/.548/.970, with 13 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, and 41 RBIs in 258 plate appearances. He also stole five bases.
Montgomery joins shortstop Colson Montgomery to form a dual-threat Montgomery tandem in the surging White Sox lineup.
Colson hit cleanup in the White Sox lineup, while Braden hit right behind him in their June 12 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Chicago White Sox Braden Montgomery:
In his first two games, Montgomery got four hits in his first nine plate appearances with the White Sox. He had a single, two doubles, and a home run.
In his third game, June 12, Montgomery walked, scored a run, and drove in a run in the White Sox 8-2 victory over the Dodgers. He is hitting .333.
In his first MLB game June 9, Montgomery hit a 10th inning, walk off home run to defeat the Atlanta Braves.
Here is how si.com reported what Montgomery told reporters: “I still don’t know what to say. I hit it, (and) I thought it would at least get over his head.”
sporting news.com had this headline: “Braden Montgomery’s MLB debut is a dream come true for the White Sox phenom.”
Montgomery is 6-2, 220 pounds, with a solid, imposing frame. His physicality screams strength.
MLB.com lists Montgomery as the White Sox 2nd ranked prospect, behind only 20-year-old infielder, Caleb Bonemer.
Hitting for power, and his strong arm from right field are Montgomery’s two most refined tools. But, he also has a good overall hit tool, and is an average, to above average runner.
In 2024, the Boston Red Sox drafted Montgomery in the 1st round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, out of Texas A&M University.
Montgomery played two seasons at Stanford University as both a right fielder, and a pitcher, before he transferred to Texas A&M.
Montgomery fractured his right ankle while sliding in a super regional NCAA tournament game against Oregon.
Montgomery was the 12th player taken in the draft. He was given a $5 Million signing bonus by Boston.
The White Sox had the 5th selection in that year’s draft, and they chose left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith. Smith was given an $8 Million signing bonus by Chicago.
Smith may well be graduating to the parent White Sox sooner than later.
Montgomery never played for Boston, as he was traded to Chicago, along with pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez, infielder Chase Meidroth, and catcher Kyle Teel, for left-handed starter, Garrett Crochet.
It is a trade that has benefited both teams.
While Crochet is injured now, he remains an outstanding, top flight MLB starter.
Meidroth, Teel, and now Montgomery are each having an impressive impact on a White Sox club that looks to remain in the first place hunt in the American League Central Division.
Chicago White Sox Colson Montgomery Is A Team Leader:
In 2025, left-handed hitting Colson Montgomery was ranked the 4th best White Sox prospect. He fell behind only pitcher Noah Schultz (currently injured), catcher Kyle Teel, and pitcher Hagen Smith.
Now, fast forward to 2026, the 24-year old Montgomery is a consequential, game-changing player on a team that never quits in a game.
A former 1st round, 2021 draft pick himself, Montgomery adds a spark and jolt to the lineup with an outstanding hit tool, impactful power, and strong defense from shortstop or even third base.
While strikeouts remain in his hitting profile, Montgomery has the discipline to accept a walk.
Last year, Montgomery hit 21 homers as a rookie. He drove in 55 runs.
His White Sox teammates have mirrored the leadership, dedication, and hustle that Montgomery projects from his strong presence on the field.
The White Sox are already a very dangerous team. One can only imagine what they’ll be like when Munetaka Murakami, and Kyle Teel return from their injuries.
The White Sox are percentage points ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the Central.
It appears those two teams will scratch and claw to gain the advantage all season. They play each other for the first time this season, when they get together for three games at Rate Field in Chicago, June 22-24.
And now, there are two guys named Montgomery that opposing pitchers have to deal with in the White Sox lineup. Braden and Colson. Colson and Braden.
Perhaps one day the hero will be Braden. Perhaps it will be Colson.
And consider that both are just beginning their big league careers.
Without a doubt in this old scout’s mind, both of the Chicago White Sox Montgomerys will be a handful for opposing teams.
