MLB Debutant Joshua Báez Hits Three Home Runs in First Three At-Bats, a Historic First

In an unprecedented display of power, St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez etched his name in baseball history during his Major League Baseball debut. The 23-year-old phenom achieved a feat never before seen in the league: hitting a home run in each of his first three career at-bats.

Báez's historic night came during the Cardinals' 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He launched his first MLB home run off Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, sending a 93.4 mph fastball to deep center field. This marked the first time a Cardinals batter had homered on the first pitch they saw in their debut since Chris Richard in 2000.

His remarkable performance continued as he added a second home run in his next at-bat, becoming the ninth player in MLB history to hit two home runs in his debut. The young slugger then completed his historic trifecta in the sixth inning, becoming the first player ever to hit three home runs in his first three career at-bats. Báez finished the game with three hits in four at-bats, driving in five runs and cementing a truly legendary start to his MLB career.