Joshua Báez amasses 1,199 feet of home runs in MLB debut

He tallied five RBIs in his first three plate appearances.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

That’s 1,199 feet of homers today for Baez for those counting…. Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Joshua Báez launched three home runs totaling 1,199 feet of distance in his first three major league plate appearances. The rookie hit a 449-foot blast to center field and a 382-foot shot to left before connecting on a third home run.

Why it matters: The performance marks the first time in MLB history a player has homered in their first three career at-bats. It immediately establishes a new standard for a major league debut.

By the numbers: The three long balls generated five RBIs without a single swing and miss across nine total pitches.

What to watch: The rookie will look to continue his perfect start in his next trip to the plate.

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@BNightengale 2026-08-16T02:14:17.106896+00:00

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