Mike Montgomery (baseball)

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14+1⁄3 innings pitched. [15] Notably, Montgomery relieved Carl Edwards Jr. in the bottom of the 10th inning in Game 7 of the World Series. With a runner on first base and two outs in a one-run game, he finished the game with a ground out to third base. [16] Montgomery earned his first professional save, helping the Cubs win the World Series for the first time in 108 years. [17]

Mike Montgomery pitches the final out in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. Cubs reliever Mike Montgomery delivers a pitch in the 10th inning of World Series Game 7. (30630165672).jpg
Mike Montgomery pitches the final out in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.

In 2017, Montgomery made 44 appearances (14 starts) with a 3.38 ERA. His record was 7–8, along with three saves. His performance through mid-May was exceptional, with his ERA dropping to 1.08. After gradually rising to 4.01 in mid-July, it leveled out in the remainder of the season. [1] Montgomery hit his first career home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher R. A. Dickey on July 19. [18]

In contrast with his 2016 performance, Montgomery struggled in the 2017 postseason. Between the Division Series against the Washington Nationals and the League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montgomery had five appearances and 4+1⁄3 innings pitched. He allowed three home runs, finishing with a 16.62 postseason ERA. [19]

In 2018, Montgomery had a 5–6 record with a 3.99 ERA in 124 innings. [1] He started the 2019 season with a 1–2 record and a 5.67 ERA in 27 innings. [1]

Kansas City Royals (second stint)

On July 15, 2019, Montgomery was traded back to the Royals, with the Cubs receiving catcher Martín Maldonado. [20] Despite Montgomery being primarily a reliever and spot starter during his major league career, the Royals used him exclusively as a starting pitcher. He made 13 starts and pitched 64 innings while winning two games and losing seven. [21] With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Montgomery appeared in 3 games, with 5.06 ERA and four strikeouts in 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. [22] On October 30, Montgomery was outrighted off the Royals roster and became a free agent. [23]

New York Mets

On February 14, 2021, Montgomery signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets with an invitation to spring training. [24] On March 28, 2021, Montgomery was released by the Mets. [25]

New York Yankees

On April 5, 2021, Montgomery signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization. [26] On June 1, Montgomery opted out of his minor league contract and became a free agent. [27] He had recorded a 7.56 ERA in four games for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. [1]

Samsung Lions

On June 1, 2021, Montgomery agreed to a contract with the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. [28] During a game on September 10, Montgomery was warned about the league's 12-second pitch rule and subsequently ejected. In response to his ejection, Montgomery struck an umpire with a rosin bag, and threw his uniform on the field of play before retreating to the clubhouse. [29]

New York Mets (second stint)

On March 15, 2022, Montgomery signed a minor league contract to return to the New York Mets. [30] He made 22 appearances (17 starts) for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, struggling to a 2–10 record and 6.72 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 69+2⁄3 innings pitched. [1] Montgomery elected free agency following the season on November 10. [31]

On February 2, 2023, Montgomery signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [32] He was released prior to the season on April 18, 2023. [33]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On June 6, 2023, Montgomery signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. [34] He pitched in 18 games (16 starts) for Oklahoma City, logging a 4–4 record and 5.26 ERA with 68 strikeouts across 77 innings. [1] Montgomery elected free agency following the season on November 6. [35]

Long Island Ducks

On April 30, 2024, Montgomery signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. [36] In 22 games (21 starts) for the Ducks, he posted a 6–7 record and 5.65 ERA with 72 strikeouts over 100+1⁄3 innings of work.

Personal life

Montgomery and his wife, Stephanie, were married in August 2018 during a Cubs off-day. [37] Their first child, a son, was born April 2019. [38]

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Mike Montgomery
Mike Montgomery (baseball) 2017.jpg
Montgomery with the Chicago Cubs in 2017
Long Island Ducks – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1989-07-01) July 1, 1989 (age 35)
Mission Hills, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: June 2, 2015, for the Seattle Mariners
KBO: July 3, 2021, for the Samsung Lions
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