Colson Montgomery sets MLB record for strikeouts in season
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Colson Montgomery reached a season record for strikeouts with 224 during the Chicago White Sox's 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on September 25, 2026. This performance surpassed the previous mark of 223 set by Mark Reynolds in 2009. While Montgomery has shown power with 31 home runs and 87 RBIs, his strikeout rate of 35.5% is among the highest in the league. The White Sox secured a playoff berth this season, but Montgomery's struggles raise concerns about his offensive impact moving forward. With the postseason approaching, he faces pressure to improve his batting approach.
- •Montgomery's 224 strikeouts set a new MLB single-season record.
- •His strikeout rate is 35.5%, one of the worst among qualified hitters.
- •He has hit seven home runs in the last 54 games.
- •Montgomery's batting average is currently.199 with a.285 on-base percentage.
- •The White Sox reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Colson Montgomery’s Struggles Have Reached a Troubling Level
"Colson Montgomery has reached a historical milestone in Major League Baseball, but it is the wrong kind of history for the Chicago White Sox. The young shortstop set the season record for strikeouts with 224 when he watched a 94 mph fastball cross the middle of the strike zone in the fifth inning of Chicago’s …
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