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In His Debut Game, Joshua Baez Ties Stump Wiedeman On Career Homers List

Joshua Baez's historic debut for the St. Louis Cardinals has baseball fans buzzing.

By · Published August 16, 2026  21:28 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  16:30 UTC

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Joshua Baez made a historic debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting three home runs in his first game against the Chicago Cubs.

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  • Primary Driver: Joshua Baez's historic debut for the St. Louis Cardinals has baseball fans buzzing.
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Joshua Baez made his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, August 15, 2026, against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He hit a two-run homer on the first pitch he saw, then went on to hit two more home runs in the game. This performance set a record for an MLB debut.

The historic debut has drawn significant attention. The cleats Baez wore during his debut have garnered interest from the Baseball Hall of Fame, according to MLB.com. Meanwhile, Cleveland.com notes that Chase DeLauter, another rookie, has offered advice to Baez following his remarkable performance. The game itself saw the Cardinals defeat the Cubs 8-4, with Bleed Cubbie Blue noting that Baez's performance was a key factor in the victory.

Baez's debut has set the stage for what could be a promising career. As Baez continues his career, all eyes will be on how he builds upon this impressive start.

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Who is Joshua Baez?

Joshua Baez is a rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who made his major league debut on August 15, 2026.

What record did Baez set in his debut?

Baez set a record for an MLB debut by hitting three home runs in his first three at-bats.

What team did the Cardinals play against in Baez's debut?

The Cardinals played against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Baez's debut game.

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