Chase DeLauter, the Guardians’ golden knight, wreaks havoc on the record books

Key Points:

• Chase DeLauter has made history as the second MLB player ever to hit four home runs in his first three career games, joining Trevor Story from 2016, and has been the sole wearer of the Cleveland Guardians' new silver and gold crown home run helmet.
• The Guardians introduced a medieval-themed team bonding tradition this season, including a visit to Medieval Times, a silver helmet for home run celebrations, and a sword used by Austin Hedges to ceremonially knight the player of the game.
• This medieval motif replaces the previous championship wrestling belt tradition and aims to energize the team as they seek to improve offensively and contend for the World Series, addressing their recent struggles in home runs and slugging percentage.
• DeLauter's remarkable start, including a clutch 10th-inning home run, has sparked excitement and optimism among teammates and fans, potentially solving the Guardians' lineup challenges and signaling a stronger offensive outlook for the 2026 season.
• The Guardians hope these new celebrations and DeLauter's performance will help shift the team's identity towards a more dynamic and successful offensive approach after ranking near the bottom in home runs and slugging in recent years.