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Benny Montgomery retires from baseball at age 23 after injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:09 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Benny Montgomery retires from baseball at age 23 after injuries

Summary

Benny Montgomery, the eighth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies, has announced his retirement at just 23 years old. Once viewed as a top prospect, injuries and inconsistent performance hindered his development. In 41 games this season with Double-A Hartford, Montgomery batted.203 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs. His early exit from the sport mirrors the journey of other former Rockies prospects like Riley Pint, who also faced challenges in translating talent into success.

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By the Numbers

•Benny Montgomery retires from professional baseball at 23 years old.
•He was selected eighth overall by the Rockies in 2021.
•Injuries limited his performance throughout his career.
•Montgomery hit.203 with seven home runs in Double-A this season.
•His retirement follows that of fellow Rockies prospect Riley Pint.

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11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Former 8th overall pick in MLB Draft announces sudden retirement from baseball at age 23

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Just a few years ago, Benny Montgomery looked like one of the brightest young prospects in baseball. Now, at only 23 years old, his professional baseball journey has come to an unexpected end. Montgomery, the eighth overall selection in the…
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