Joshua Báez makes MLB history: Cardinals rookie homers in first three big-league ABs
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Key Points:
- Joshua Báez made MLB history by hitting three home runs in his debut game for the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, becoming the first player ever to homer in his first three at-bats.
- All three homers came off Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, with Báez showcasing impressive all-fields power by hitting to center, left, and right field.
- Báez is the eighth player in the modern era to hit multiple home runs in their MLB debut and the third this season, joining Jose Fernandez and Chase DeLauter.
- Prior to his promotion, Báez led the minor leagues with 36 home runs at Triple-A and was ranked the 56th-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America.
- At 23 years old and a 2021 second-round draft pick, Báez retains rookie eligibility for next season and could earn the Cardinals a Prospect Promotion Incentive draft pick based on awards voting.
