Ethan Salas makes history with multi-homer game as youngest MLB catcher
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in MLB history to hit two home runs in a single game on September 16, 2026. He achieved this milestone at 20 years, 107 days old against the Colorado Rockies, surpassing Butch Wynegar's previous record. Salas hit a solo homer in the second inning and followed up with a two-run shot. Prior to this game, Salas had struggled, going 0-for-15 in his debut before hitting a triple earlier in the week against San Francisco. His impressive performance marks a significant achievement for the Padres and highlights Salas's potential as their top prospect.
- •Ethan Salas hit two home runs against the Colorado Rockies.
- •He is now the youngest catcher to achieve a multi-homer game.
- •Salas's solo home run came in the second inning off Mason Adams.
- •He had previously gone hitless in his first 15 at-bats.
- •Salas is the Padres' top prospect.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ethan Salas becomes youngest catcher with a multi-homer game as Padres beat Rockies 9-3
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Padres rookie Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer game
"Ethan Salas hit his first two major league homers and became the youngest catcher in history with a multi-homer game Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3. Salas led off the second inning with a first-pitch shot off Rockies starter Mason Adams (0-1) that went 426 feet over the wall in center field, becoming the youngest catcher to homer in the majors since 19-year-old Iván Rodríguez in 1991. Salas added a two-run homer that capped San Diego’s four-run fifth and made it 8-1.
"San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in major league history with a multi-homer game, going deep twice against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. The 20-year-old Salas hit a solo shot in the second inning off Mason Adams, becoming the youngest catcher to homer in the majors since Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez in 1991.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:39 AMEthan Salas becomes youngest catcher with a multi-homer game as Padres beat Rockies 9-3
Ethan Salas hit his first two major league homers and became the youngest catcher in history with a multi-homer game Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3. Salas led off the second inning with a first-pitch shot off Rockies starter Mason Adams (0-1) that went 426 feet over the wall in center field, becoming the youngest catcher to homer in the majors since 19-year-old Iván Rodríguez in 1991. Salas added a two-run homer that capped San Diego’s four-run fifth and made it 8-1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:42 AMPadres rookie Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer game
San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in major league history with a multi-homer game, going deep twice against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. The 20-year-old Salas hit a solo shot in the second inning off Mason Adams, becoming the youngest catcher to homer in the majors since Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez in 1991.
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