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Benny Montgomery, the eighth‑overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft, announced his retirement from professional baseball at just 23 years old, ending a brief but eventful minor‑league career with the Colorado Rockies.
Montgomery's decision follows a pattern set by former Rockies prospect Riley Pint, highlighting the growing trend of elite prospects exiting baseball early due to persistent injuries.
After a highly anticipated draft entry and a $5 million signing bonus, Benny Montgomery’s professional baseball career was cut short by injuries and inconsistent performance, prompting his retirement at age 23.