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.