Chase DeLauter ties rookie mark with 7 reaches in first 2 ALCS games

Joins Carlson and Carter as only rookies to do it

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

Rookies to reach base 7+ times (via H, BB, HBP) within the first two games of a Postseason series: 7 - Dylan Carlson, Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Chase DeLauter reached base seven times via hit, walk or hit-by-pitch across the first two games of the 2026 ALCS. Dylan Carlson posted seven in the 2020 NL Wild Card Series and Evan Carter matched it in the 2023 AL Wild Card Series.

Why it matters: Early-series on-base production from a rookie extends innings and forces opposing pitchers to work through extra batters. Matching a threshold reached only twice before puts DeLauter in a small group of immediate postseason contributors.

By the numbers: 7 reaches in first 2 games of a postseason series: Dylan Carlson (2020 NLWC), Evan Carter (2023 ALWC), Chase DeLauter (2026 ALCS). All totals via H, BB, HBP.

What to watch: The ALCS moves to Game 3 next. DeLauter's on-base streak is the early series trend to track.

Sources

@MLBNetwork 2026-10-14T13:22:41.798374+00:00

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