Benny Montgomery retires from baseball at age 23 after injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Benny Montgomery, a former first-round pick of the Colorado Rockies, has announced his retirement from professional baseball at the age of 23. Montgomery's decision comes after five years marked by injuries and performance struggles, including a recent season with a.203 batting average and 22 RBIs in 41 games. Drafted in 2021, he managed to reach Double-A but faced inconsistent health, limiting his progress. His retirement is surprising, especially as he was on the verge of becoming a free agent at the end of the season. Montgomery is among several young players, including Toronto's Ryan Jennings, who have chosen to retire this month.
- •Montgomery retires from baseball after five seasons
- •Drafted 8th overall by Rockies in 2021
- •Struggled with injuries impacting performance
- •Posted.203 average with 22 RBIs in 2026
- •Several young players retiring in June 2026
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — 23YO MLB Phenom Retires From Baseball in Surprising Decision
"Prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system are never too far away from debuting at Coors Field. Yet Benny Montgomery gave up his baseball hopes at only 23 years old.
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