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Braden Montgomery makes MLB debut with Chicago White Sox today

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Braden Montgomery makes MLB debut with Chicago White Sox today
Summary

Braden Montgomery is set to make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on June 9. The 23-year-old outfielder was called up after a strong season in the minors, where he batted.314 with 10 home runs for the Birmingham Barons and Charlotte Knights. Montgomery, a former star at Madison Central, was selected 12th overall in the 2024 MLB Draft before being traded to the White Sox in December 2024. He was also part of the MLB 2025 All-Star Futures Game roster. Montgomery’s debut adds to the recent trend of Mississippi high school talent making it to the major leagues.

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  • •Braden Montgomery called up by the Chicago White Sox today.
  • •Former Madison Central star batted.314 with 10 home runs in minors.
  • •Montgomery was drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox in 2024.
  • •He helped Madison Central win the 2021 MHSAA 6A baseball title.
  • •Another Mississippi player, Konnor Griffin, debuted with the Pirates in April.
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  • 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Madison Central star Braden Montgomery to make MLB debut after White Sox call-up
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Former Madison Central star Braden Montgomery is set to make his MLB debut on June 9 after being called up by the Chicago White Sox.

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