Colson Montgomery has put the sophomore slump talk to rest. The White Sox shortstop has hit 31 home runs in 2026, leading all shortstops in Major League Baseball — a milestone that puts Montgomery in rare company at one of the game's most demanding defensive positions. As of Monday, September 7, 2026, the power number stands as one of the defining individual stories of the Sox's regular season.
Montgomery's 31 Home Runs Lead All MLB Shortstops in 2026
Hitting 30-plus home runs from the shortstop position is a genuine rarity in the big leagues. Montgomery has cleared that bar and kept going, separating himself from every other shortstop in the majors this season. That kind of production from up the middle changes how opposing pitchers and managers approach the White Sox lineup on a nightly basis — whether the Sox are at Guaranteed Rate Field or on the road.
What This Means for the White Sox
Montgomery's breakout with the bat adds a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat to a position that typically skews toward defense and contact. At 31 home runs with the regular season still active, he has time to push that number further before the final out of 2026.
Key Facts on Montgomery's 2026 Season
- 31 home runs on the season as of September 7, 2026
- Leads all MLB shortstops in home runs
- Performance categorized as a breakout, avoiding the sophomore slump
The production is real and the number is verified. Montgomery has delivered a power season that stands on its own in the context of what shortstops across baseball have done in 2026.
