Chris Hacopian hits first professional homer for Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chris Hacopian, a former Texas A&M standout, hit his first professional home run on August 26 while playing for the Washington Nationals' minor league affiliate, the Wilmington Blue Rocks. In a game where the Blue Rocks were trailing 7–3, Hacopian connected for a no-doubter over the left-field wall in the sixth inning. Hacopian is having a strong start to his professional career, with three multi-hit games and a.733 OPS through his first 12 games, despite recovering from an injury. His performance has provided the Nationals with positional flexibility as he alternates between second base and designated hitter.
- •Hacopian's homer occurred in the sixth inning against the opposing team.
- •He has a.263 batting average and a.733 OPS so far.
- •Hacopian's versatility allows him to play both infield and DH.
- •The home run marks a significant milestone in his early career.
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M infielder launches first professional homer for Nationals
"Texas A&M's Chris Hacopian hit his first professional homer Tuesday, continuing an impressive early run with three multi-hit games and a .733 OPS.
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