Montgomery Surges, Goldschmidt Ends Homer Drought

Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery has hit seven home runs and driven in 14 runs over his last ten games, showcasing improved contact and a better strikeout rate at the major league level. This power surge has addressed earlier concerns about his consistency and has led to a rebound in his sports card market, with his base autographs returning to preseason prices after a post-call-up dip. Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt of the Yankees ended a 31-game home run drought with a 419-foot homer, and Houston's Christian Walker has maintained a .309 batting average with three home runs since the All-Star break. Montgomery's recent success marks a significant turnaround from his Triple-A struggles, where he batted just .149. Both Montgomery and Walker are emerging as key players as the MLB season enters its critical final stretch. Young talent like Montgomery is attracting increased attention from both teams and collectors.