Eddys Leonard makes MLB debut with first hit for Giants
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Eddys Leonard recorded his first Major League Baseball hit on August 5 while playing for the San Francisco Giants against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old, who had spent most of the season with the Brewers' Class AAA affiliate, achieved the milestone with a double, hitting over the head of left-fielder Wyatt Langford. Leonard had over 3,000 plate appearances in the minor leagues before getting this opportunity, following his selection by the Giants on August 4 after a strong stint with the Nashville Sounds.
- •Eddys Leonard hit a double for his first MLB hit with the Giants.
- •He previously played for Class AAA Nashville in the Brewers' organization.
- •Leonard had an.873 OPS with 12 home runs in the minors this year.
- •He was called up by the Giants on August 4, 2026.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Eddys Leonard, who started 2026 in Brewers' minors, gets first MLB hit
"Eddys Leonard, who spent most of the 2026 season with the Brewers at Class AAA, got a joyous first MLB hit with the San Francisco Giants.
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