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WATCH: Joshua Baez becomes first MLB player to hit 3 homers in debut

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ABC News. (2026, August 18). WATCH: Joshua Baez becomes first MLB player to hit 3 homers in debut. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/135680711/

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MLB rookie outfielder Joshua Baez achieved a historic milestone on August 15, 2026, as he became the first player to hit three home runs in their major league debut. No specific details about the game or Baez's performance are provided beyond the number of home runs. The article presents this feat as a notable achievement without offering further analysis or context.

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Joshua Baez, a rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, made history on August 15, 2026 by becoming the first player to hit three home runs in his MLB debut. This achievement is significant because it marks a rare feat in baseball, with only a select few players having accomplished this in their initial game. Baez's performance was notable enough that ABC News decided to feature it as a top story.

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Joshua Baez becomes first MLB player to hit 3 homers in debut Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez made MLB history by becoming the first player to hit three home runs in his big league debut.

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Joshua Baez becomes first MLB player to hit 3 homers in debut Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez made MLB history by becoming the first player to hit three home runs in his big league debut. asserted

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