George and Jacob Lombard both hit home runs in MLB debuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
George Lombard Jr. and Jacob Lombard made their professional baseball debuts on August 4, 2026, with George Jr. playing for the New York Yankees and Jacob for Single-A Jupiter. Both brothers hit home runs in their first game appearances, with their parents in attendance for George's debut at Yankee Stadium. This milestone marked a significant family achievement, as George Jr. made his debut as the second-youngest in Yankees history. Jacob, recently drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, also performed well in his first game since being drafted.
- •George Lombard Jr. debuted with the Yankees, hitting a home run.
- •Jacob Lombard debuted with Single-A Jupiter, also hitting a home run.
- •The brothers hit home runs on the same night, an emotional occasion for their family.
- •George Jr. is the second-youngest to debut in Yankees history.
- •Jacob was drafted No. 14 by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Brothers Hit Matching Home Runs as They Make Pro Baseball Debuts on Same Night
"George Lombard Jr. and Jacob Lombard debuted with the New York Yankees and Single-A Jupiter, respectively, on Tuesday night
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