Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez hits home runs in first three major-league at-bats
Joshua Baez became the first player in MLB history to homer in each of his first three career at-bats, fulfilling a promise to his late father and prompting an emotional reaction from his mother and the crowd at Wrigley Field.
Joshua Baez, a rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals, made history on his major-league debut by hitting a home run in each of his first three plate appearances. The feat marked the first time any player has homered in each of his initial three at-bats in MLB history. Baez said the performance honored a promise he made to his father before his death, and his mother was moved to tears by the achievement. The crowd at Wrigley Field reacted with a standing ovation as the young player completed the unprecedented streak.
"I promised my dad I’d make it to the big leagues and give him something to be proud of," Baez told reporters after the game. The Cardinals celebrated the milestone, noting Baez’s immediate impact on the team and his potential for future contributions.