Cardinals’ Joshua Baez makes history with three homers in first three MLB at-bats in eye-popping debut
His HR was measured at 449 feet,… pic.twitter.com/EMxScJGATM — ESPN Insights August 15, 2026 History For St. Louis Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St.…
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His HR was measured at 449 feet,… pic.twitter.com/EMxScJGATM — ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) August 15, 2026 History For St. Louis Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Joshua Baez (22) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Cardinals’ Joshua Baez makes history with three homers in first three MLB at-bats in eye-popping debut. The young slugger blasted the first pitch he saw 449 feet to center field.
Furthermore, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez’s first career game in the big leagues was something out of a movie. The Cardinals drafted him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school. Báez worked the count full and then hammered Boyd's 78-mph changeup 382 feet into the left-field seats to give the Cardinals a 4-3 lead.
In addition, With a chance at a fourth homer in the eighth, Báez lined out to left field. Who saw that coming? — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 15, 2026 When it comes to Báez , it's known that he has game-breaking power. The electrifying rookie hammered the ball 368 feet into the right-field seats for a two-run home run, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 lead.
Moreover, And Báez didn’t hesitate to start carving out a role — while making some history — for the rest of the season, either.
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His HR was measured at 449 feet,… pic.twitter.com/EMxScJGATM — ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) August 15, 2026 History For St. Louis Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Joshua Baez (22) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesCardinals’ Joshua Baez makes history with three homers in first three MLB at-bats in eye-popping debut.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe young slugger blasted the first pitch he saw 449 feet to center field.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSt. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez’s first career game in the big leagues was something out of a movie.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe Cardinals drafted him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBáez worked the count full and then hammered Boyd's 78-mph changeup 382 feet into the left-field seats to give the Cardinals a 4-3 lead.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesWith a chance at a fourth homer in the eighth, Báez lined out to left field.
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Who saw that coming? — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 15, 2026 When it comes to Báez , it's known that he has game-breaking power.
according to Sports IllustratedThe electrifying rookie hammered the ball 368 feet into the right-field seats for a two-run home run, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 lead.
according to Fox News — LatestAnd Báez didn’t hesitate to start carving out a role — while making some history — for the rest of the season, either.
according to New York PostCardinals rookie makes MLB history by hitting a home run in each of his first three career plate appearances.
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The Cardinals drafted him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school.
omitted byCentercovered byRight sideBáez worked the count full and then hammered Boyd's 78-mph changeup 382 feet into the left-field seats to give the Cardinals a 4-3 lead.
omitted byCentercovered byRight sideWith a chance at a fourth homer in the eighth, Báez lined out to left field.
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