Joshua Báez makes his Major League debut with three home runs

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Dominican-American outfielder Joshua Báez made his Major League Baseball debut with the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The event was marked by a historic performance, as Báez hit three home runs during the game.

This achievement secures a place for Báez in the Major League Baseball record books. The debut is noted for its significance due to the rare feat of hitting three home runs in a single game during a player's first appearance in the major leagues.