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Caden Sorrell hits first MiLB home run with Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:17 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Caden Sorrell hits first MiLB home run with Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Summary

Caden Sorrell, a prospect for the Chicago Cubs, hit his first minor league home run on August 8, 2026, while playing for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. This achievement comes just three games into his professional career, following a standout season at Texas A&M where he recorded 23 home runs. Sorrell is off to a strong start, boasting a.364 batting average and a 1.053 OPS early in the season. His performance reflects the potential seen during his collegiate career, where he ranked top-five in program history for home runs and total hits.

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•Caden Sorrell hit his first MiLB home run on August 8, 2026.
•He plays for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
•Sorrell recorded a.341 batting average with 23 home runs at Texas A&M.
•He is hitting.364 with a 1.053 OPS in his first few professional games.
•Sorrell was selected 62nd overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Another Texas A&M slugger wastes no time hitting first MiLB home run

What they're saying

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Cubs prospect and former Aggie star Caden Sorrell is off to a hot start, hitting his first minor‑league home run after a dominant 2026 season at A&M.
— Yahoo Sports

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