Joshua Báez First Player to Homer in First 3 at-Bats in the Majors, Leads Cardinals Past Cubs 8-4
Joshua Baez became the first player to homer in his first three major league at-bats and powered St. Louis past Chicago, 8-4.
- St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez made his MLB debut on Saturday at Wrigley Field, becoming the first player in history to hit three home runs in his first three major league at-bats against the Chicago Cubs.
- Promoted from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Baez joined the active roster as the Cardinals optioned infielder Cesar Prieto to the minors to create a roster spot.
- Baez launched a 449-foot home run on the first pitch from Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, then homered twice more to drive in five runs in the 8-4 victory.
- The addition provides a significant boost for the Cardinals' playoff push, as St. Louis trailed National League Central opponents entering the series.
- St. Louis concludes its weekend series against Chicago on Sunday before beginning a five-game set against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, August 17.
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Who Is Joshua Báez? Cardinals Rookie Becomes First Player in Modern Baseball History to Hit 3 Debut HRs
Joshua Báez announced himself to Major League Baseball with brutal clarity at Wrigley Field on Saturday, becoming the first player in modern baseball history to hit a home run in each of his first three at-bats and powering the St Louis Cardinals to an 8–4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Called up that morning from Triple-A Memphis, the 23-year-old outfielder needed just one pitch to leave his mark. Báez arrived in Chicago as one of the hottest power…
Joshua Baez became the first player to hit three home runs in his MLB debut on Saturday.
Cardinals Rookie Joshua Baez Makes MLB History With Home Runs in First Three Career At-Bats | 🏆 LatestLY
Joshua Báez, the St. Louis Cardinals' 23-year-old rookie, made MLB history on August 15, 2026, by hitting three home runs in his first three at-bats against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, leading the Cardinals to an 8-4 victory. 🏆 Cardinals Rookie Joshua Baez Makes MLB History With Home Runs in First Three Career At-Bats.
No One Had Ever Homered in His First 3 MLB At-Bats
Joshua Baez leads all of Triple-A with 34 homers this season, so hopes were high among St. Louis fans when he was called up Saturday in time for the Cardinals game in Chicago. But it's hard to imagine they were this high. The 23-year-old outfielder hit the first pitch he...
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez became the first player in history to hit three consecutive home runs in his Major League debut. Báez, who was leading the Triple-A home run race, led his team to victory against the Chicago Cubs with a stellar performance of 3 hits in 4 at-bats and 5 RBIs. He also touched many hearts with the story of fulfilling his late father's dream of becoming a baseball player.
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