Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. hits first MLB home run in debut
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — George Lombard Jr. homers in MLB debut, Yankees win shutout over Cardinals
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — SEE IT: Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. hits home run, his first MLB hit
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — What a shot! George Lombard Jr. homers in his Yankees' MLB debut
"Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. picked up his first MLB hit in his debut, a home run that gave New York a 2-0 lead.
"A stellar big-league debut by the Yankees’ top prospect powered them to a 2-0 win.
"It's a night George Lombard Jr. will never forget.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:45 AMGeorge Lombard Jr. homers in MLB debut, Yankees win shutout over Cardinals
A stellar big-league debut by the Yankees’ top prospect powered them to a 2-0 win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:29 AMSEE IT: Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. hits home run, his first MLB hit
Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. picked up his first MLB hit in his debut, a home run that gave New York a 2-0 lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:23 AMWhat a shot! George Lombard Jr. homers in his Yankees' MLB debut
It's a night George Lombard Jr. will never forget.
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