White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets MLB single-season strikeout record at 224, breaking Mark Reynolds' 17-year mark
Montgomery's record reflects the modern era's shift toward power-hitting and higher strikeout rates across baseball, raising questions about whether plate discipline or long-ball emphasis shapes today's game.
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