Kaelen Culpepper hits home run in MLB debut for Minnesota Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Kaelen Culpepper, a former Kansas State Wildcats shortstop, made an impressive MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins on Friday. He hit a home run in his second at-bat, making him the 13th player in Twins history to homer in a first game. Culpepper expressed his excitement about the accomplishment, emphasizing his focus and approach at the plate. This marks a significant achievement in his transition to professional baseball as he begins his career in the majors.
- •Culpepper hit a home run in his first MLB game.
- •He became the 13th Twins player to achieve this feat.
- •Culpepper's debut was on August 7.
- •He played as a shortstop for the Kansas State Wildcats.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Kansas State Wildcats Star Kaelen Culpepper Off To Strong Start With Minnesota Twins
"Former Kansas State Wildcats shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is one of 13 Minnesota Twins players to homer in their first game
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