Monty Montgomery

Born: 9/1/1946 in Albemarle, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-14 | Final Game: 1972-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Monty Bryson Montgomery

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Biography

Monty Montgomery was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1970s. Born in 1946, Montgomery made his debut on April 6, 1971, and played until his final appearance on September 30, 1972. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 6 wins and 3 losses, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.78. Montgomery struck out a total of 36 batters, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not secure any saves during his time in the league. Montgomery's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the tail end of the deadball era into a time characterized by more offensive play and the introduction of new strategies. His solid pitching performance was a reflection of the skill and competitiveness that defined the era. While Montgomery's time in the major leagues was relatively short, his contributions on the mound left a mark during a pivotal time in baseball history, and he remains a notable figure for fans and historians of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	3	12	10	1	1	0	77.7	71	24	2	20	36	2.78	0

Career ERA 2.78 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 17.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1971	KCR	AL	3	0	3	2	0	0	0	21.3	16	5	3	12	2.11	3.47 (+39%)	-
1972	KCR	AL	3	3	9	8	1	1	0	56.3	55	19	17	24	3.04	3.26 (+7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	24	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	2	13	0.125	0.192	0.167	0.359	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.359 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	KCR	AL	3	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	KCR	AL	9	17	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	1	10	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	10	5	10	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	KCA	P	3	2	2	3	0	0
1972	KCA	P	9	8	3	7	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Pfeiffer University	Misenheimer	NC	1965, 1966, 1967, 1968