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Schwarber & Montgomery Chase Strikeout Record
21 Sep
Summary
- Two sluggers are nearing a dubious single-season strikeout record.
- Both players have impressive home run and RBI totals.
- Their teams are competing for playoff spots and division titles.
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery are on the verge of a notable baseball milestone, though not one typically celebrated. Both sluggers have accumulated 216 strikeouts this season, putting them in contention to break Mark Reynolds' record of 223 strikeouts set in 2009.
Despite their high strikeout totals, Schwarber and Montgomery are prolific hitters, boasting 45 homers and 95 RBIs for Schwarber, and 31 homers and 87 RBIs for Montgomery. Their teams, the Phillies and White Sox, are actively competing for playoff positioning and division titles, ensuring both players will see significant playing time in the season's final week.
This marks Montgomery's first season with over 200 strikeouts, while it's Schwarber's third, surpassing his previous career high. The players themselves do not appear overly concerned, acknowledging that high-strikeout hitters often also provide substantial power and run production.
