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.
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- A son keeps a promise to the father who taught him to love baseball The Boston Globe · 8h ago
- Get a load of the next MLB flavor-of-the-month phenom to visit GABP Cincinnati Enquirer · 8h ago
- St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez hit the first pitch he saw in the majors for a two-run homer on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He went on to hit two more home runs in the game, setting a record for an MLB de Channel 3000 · 8h ago
- Cooperstown calls about Báez's debut cleats -- but they're not his to give away! MLB.com · 8h ago
- Joshua Báez of the Cardinals hits 3 homers in his first 3 at-bats in a historic major league debut ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 8h ago
- Chase DeLauter has advice for Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez after historic 3-homer debut Cleveland.com · 8h ago
- Cardinals 8, Cubs 4: Joshua Baez’s 3-HR debut crushes Matthew Boyd Bleed Cubbie Blue · 8h ago
Where it stands
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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