Padres rookie Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer game
The 20-year-old rookie hit his first two major league homers and passed Butch Wynegar as the youngest catcher with a multi-homer game.
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in MLB history to hit multiple home runs in a single game during a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
- Following his September 1 promotion, Salas struggled through 15 hitless at-bats before breaking out with a triple on Sunday, September 13, after earning his call-up through strong Double-A performance.
- At 20 years, 107 days old, Salas surpassed Butch Wynegar's record from 1976 when Wynegar was 20 years, 192 days old; Salas hit a 426 foot homer in the second inning and added a two-run shot in the fifth.
- Superstar Manny Machado praised Salas's development, saying he can now "relax and play his game," while Manager Craig Stammen emphasized the rookie earned his opportunity to contribute to the Padres' lineup.
- The San Diego Padres maintained their National League wild-card position following the win, with contributions from prospects like Salas becoming critical as the team pursues a postseason spot.
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Ethan Salas becomes youngest catcher with a multi-homer game as Padres beat Rockies 9-3
Ethan Salas hit his first two home runs and became the youngest catcher in major league history with a multi-homer game as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3
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Padres rookie Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer game
DENVER (AP) — San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in major league history with a multi-homer game, going deep twice against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday
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thesportsleader.comEthan Salas’ first 2 MLB homers power Padres past Rockies
Ethan Salas hit the first two home runs of his major league career, Jackson Merrill finished with three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in Denver on Wednesday night.Samad Taylor, Jake Cronenworth and Dustin Harris had two hi...
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