Cardinals' Joshua Báez Makes MLB History with HRs in 3 Straight At-Bats to Open Career - Bleacher Report
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez made MLB history by hitting home runs in his first three career at-bats. The 23-year-old outfielder was recently called up from Triple-A Memphis and delivered a record-breaking performance in his debut.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a rare historical milestone in professional baseball, highlighting the emergence of a significant new talent in the sport.
00:47 Featured Video Start of Magic vs. Bird Rivalry 📣 Home MLB St Louis Cardinals Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images MLB Cardinals' Joshua Báez Makes MLB History with HRs in 3 Straight At-Bats to Open Career Mike Chiari Aug 15, 2026 Highly touted St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez entered Major League Baseball with a bang on Saturday.
The power-hitting outfielder slugged home runs in each of his first three MLB at-bats, becoming the first player in history to achieve the feat:
TOP NEWS 2026's Weirdest Slumps 🤨 Bleacher Report Judge Back to Playing Catch Bleacher Report Alonso Compared to Schwarber 🐻❄️ Bleacher Report According to Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer , Báez was only the third player in MLB history to homer in his first two major league at-bats, joining Keith McDonald of the Cardinals in 2000 and Bob Nieman of the St. Louis Browns in 1951.
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