Rookie 'Big Oak' matches Carroll, Alonso with homers vs. 18 teams

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

FUN FACT: The Big Oak is the third player in MLB history to hit a home run against 18 different opponents in his rooki Via @BlueJays on X

What happened: A rookie nicknamed "The Big Oak" has homered against 18 different opponents this season, the third player in MLB history to do so in a rookie campaign. Corbin Carroll and Pete Alonso are the only other two, according to OptaSTATS.

Why it matters: Spreading home runs across 18 opponents signals power that shows up regardless of matchup or ballpark, not a hot streak against one arm or division. Carroll and Alonso are the only other rookies to match the total, per Opta's tracking.

By the numbers: Third rookie in MLB history to hit a home run against 18 different opponents in a single season, joining Corbin Carroll and Pete Alonso, per @OptaSTATS.

What to watch: Watch for a 19th opponent before the season ends to extend the streak.

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@BlueJays 2026-08-29T03:55:10.159843+00:00

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