Joshua Báez makes historic MLB debut with three home runs for Cardinals
12 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Joshua Báez, a Dorchester native, debuted as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals on August 15, 2026. He made headlines by hitting home runs on his first three at-bats, including a 449-foot blast on his very first pitch. Báez's impressive start showcases his potential, having been selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 MLB Entry Draft. His debut marks a significant achievement for both him and the team. This is a developing story with potential updates.
- •Joshua Báez hits three home runs in MLB debut.
- •Báez connects on first pitch for a 449-foot home run.
- •He was called up from the minor leagues to join the Cardinals.
- •Báez previously attended Dexter Southfield High School.
- •This is a developing story with ongoing coverage.
- 7:37 PMBleacher Report — Joshua Baez Worked as Delivery Driver Before Making MLB History in Cardinals Debut - Bleacher Report
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Joshua Báez? Cardinals rookie's three-homer debut years in making
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Báez of the Cardinals hits 3 homers in his first 3 at-bats in a historic major league debut
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Báez hits 3 homers in first 3 MLB at-bats, Cardinals beat Cubs 8-4
- 12:10 AMSTLtoday.com — Joshua Baez announces his Cardinals arrival with 3 homers, greatest MLB debut by a hitter ever - STLtoday.com
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals' Baez bashes record three homers in MLB debut
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — 6 things to know about St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez
- 9:57 PMCBS MLB — Best MLB debuts of all-time: Where does Joshua Báez's three-homer performance fit in baseball history?
"Joshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Blaze Jordan and Alec Burleson added solo home runs to help the Cardinals win a day after dropping the opener of the three-game series. Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer for the Cubs, who had won nine of 11.
"St. Louis rookie Joshua Baez smacked three home runs, the most ever by any player in his Major League Baseball debut, as the Cardinals beat the host Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Saturday.Baez smashed the first pitch he saw in MLB, a 93.4-mph fastball from Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, for a two-run homer into center field that gave St. Louis a 3-0 lead.
"I hope that St. Louis Cardinals fans will one day look back at this game as the start of a historic career. Not trying to be overdramatic, but Saturday’s Cardinals game vs the Cubs was the Major League debut of Joshua Baez and his impact was immediate. On the mound, it was the Cardinals Michael […]
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External links- Bleacher ReportAug 17, 2026, 7:37 PMJoshua Baez Worked as Delivery Driver Before Making MLB History in Cardinals Debut - Bleacher Report
Joshua Báez delivered three home runs in one of the most memorable debuts in MLB history this weekend, but it wasn't that long ago that he was delivering something else.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:13 PMWho is Joshua Báez? Cardinals rookie's three-homer debut years in making
What fueled Joshua Báez's historic Cardinals debut? His path to the majors explained, including how the team acquired him, and his time in the minors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:41 PMJoshua Báez of the Cardinals hits 3 homers in his first 3 at-bats in a historic major league debut
Báez became the first player to hit a home run in each of his first three at-bats in the majors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:31 AMJoshua Báez hits 3 homers in first 3 MLB at-bats, Cardinals beat Cubs 8-4
Joshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Blaze Jordan and Alec Burleson added solo home runs to help the Cardinals win a day after dropping the opener of the three-game series. Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer for the Cubs, who had won nine of 11.
- STLtoday.comAug 16, 2026, 12:10 AMJoshua Baez announces his Cardinals arrival with 3 homers, greatest MLB debut by a hitter ever - STLtoday.com
It was the kind of epic game that more will claim to have attended than actually did. Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez had the greatest-ever major-league debut by a hitter. Period.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:20 PMCardinals' Baez bashes record three homers in MLB debut
St. Louis rookie Joshua Baez smacked three home runs, the most ever by any player in his Major League Baseball debut, as the Cardinals beat the host Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Saturday.Baez smashed the first pitch he saw in MLB, a 93.4-mph fastball from Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, for a two-run homer into center field that gave St. Louis a 3-0 lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:07 PM6 things to know about St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez
Joshua Baez of the St. Louis Cardinals with a stunning MLB debut, connecting for three home runs
- CBS MLBAug 15, 2026, 9:57 PMBest MLB debuts of all-time: Where does Joshua Báez's three-homer performance fit in baseball history?
Báez homered in his first three MLB at-bats Saturday as the Cardinals topped the Cubs
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:30 PMLISTEN: Cardinals, Cubs calls of Joshua Báez’s historic three-home-run MLB debut
A lot of Major League Baseball fans had never heard of Joshua Báez heading into Saturday. Now, they all know his name. The St. Louis Cardinals rookie made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday, and by the time the day was over, he was in the record books as…
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:00 PMSt. Louis Cardinals Joshua Baez Make Historic Debut with 3 Homers to Beat Cubs
I hope that St. Louis Cardinals fans will one day look back at this game as the start of a historic career. Not trying to be overdramatic, but Saturday’s Cardinals game vs the Cubs was the Major League debut of Joshua Baez and his impact was immediate. On the mound, it was the Cardinals Michael […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:34 PMHistoric MLB debut for Dorchester native-turned St. Louis Cardinal
St. Louis Cardinal outfielder and Dorchester native Joshua Báez is starting his MLB career in a historic way after hitting a home run in his first three at-bats!
- Bleacher ReportAug 15, 2026, 8:05 PMCardinals' Joshua Báez Makes MLB History with HRs in 3 Straight At-Bats to Open Career - Bleacher Report
Highly touted St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez entered Major League Baseball with a bang on Saturday.
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