South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 1: Colson Montgomery

Interestingly, Colson Montgomery did not flash the power with which he came advertised in 2021. Expect that to change in 2022.Colson Montgomery

Shortstop

6´4´´

205 pounds

Age: 20

SSS rank among all shortstops in the system: 1

As a three-sport standout from Huntington, Ind. (a community of 18,000 a bit southwest of Fort Wayne), Colson Montgomery was the star quarterback who drew attention from Indiana University, and also was established as a hoops star as well.

However, as good as he was in those other sports, his better long-term prospects lay on the diamond. Easily a first-round talent, he fell to the 23rd pick due to concerns about his being a bit old for a prep player. However, athletic…