MLB news | Caballero, Amaya and Herrera: Panamanian trio hit the ball out of the park on the same day
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Panamanian baseball players José 'Chema' Caballero, Iván Amaya, and Iván Herrera all hit home runs on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Major League Baseball games.
- Caballero hit his third home run for the New York Yankees, Amaya hit his second for the Chicago Cubs, and Herrera hit his fourth for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Despite the individual successes, both the Cubs and Cardinals suffered losses in their respective games.
Panamanian talent continues to shine on the Major League Baseball stage, with three of the nation's players achieving a significant milestone on Saturday, April 25, 2026: hitting home runs in their respective games. José 'Chema' Caballero, Iván Amaya, and Iván Herrera all connected for round-trippers, showcasing the growing prowess of Panamanian athletes in professional baseball.
third hit connected in five turns, one scored and one driven in.
Caballero, playing for the New York Yankees, launched his third home run of the season, a solo shot in the fifth inning that contributed to the Yankees' victory over the Houston Astros. His offensive performance included three hits in five at-bats, with an RBI and a run scored, demonstrating his consistent contribution to his team.
second blast of the campaign and his performance at bat was 3-1 with two runs scored and one driven in.
Amaya, representing the Chicago Cubs, also hit a solo home run, his second of the campaign, in their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite his effort, the Cubs ultimately fell to a heavy defeat. Similarly, Herrera of the St. Louis Cardinals hit his fourth home run of the season, a solo blast during the game against the Seattle Mariners. However, this solo effort was not enough to secure a win for the Cardinals, who also lost their match.
fourth home run of the season, without runners on base, during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners.
This collective display of power hitting by Panamanian players is a source of national pride and highlights the depth of talent emerging from Panama. While not all performances resulted in team victories, the individual achievements underscore the players' dedication and skill in one of the world's most competitive baseball leagues.
It was the only uncatchable hit for the Panamanian in three official at-bats he had in that match.
Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.