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Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. hits first MLB home run in debut

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. hits first MLB home run in debut

Summary

George Lombard Jr. made his major league debut for the New York Yankees against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 5, 2026. In his second at-bat, Lombard hit a home run in the fifth inning, extending the Yankees' lead to 2-0. He previously grounded out in his first at-bat and became the 14th Yankee to achieve a home run for his first MLB hit. Prior to his call-up, Lombard posted impressive numbers in the minors, including an OPS over.800 at Triple-A.

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By the Numbers

•Lombard debuted at Yankee Stadium on August 5, 2026.
•He hit a home run in his second at-bat, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
•He is the 14th Yankee to have a home run as his first MLB hit.
•Lombard is the third-youngest Yankee to homer in a debut at 21 years old.
•He had an impressive minor league season before being called up.

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What they're saying

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After being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre earlier in the day, Lombard gave the Yankees a two-run lead in Tuesday night’s 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals by hitting a 392-foot solo shot off Hunter Dobbins in the fifth inning.
— Yahoo Sports