In his debut game, Joshua Baez made history, tying Stump Wiedeman on the career home runs list. This remarkable feat occurred during his first three plate appearances as a big leaguer, hitting three home runs in the top of the first inning against the Cubs. With a reported entourage of about 30 family members in the Wrigley grandstands, Baez dedicated the day to his late father, Jose Manuel Baez, before taking the field. The 23-year-old Baez, who had never had more than 16 home runs in any of his five seasons in the minors, showcased his power with three home runs in his first three at-bats. This performance is all the more impressive considering he had already hit 34 home runs in 103 games for the Memphis Red Birds, the Cardinals' AAA affiliate, this year. The excitement was palpable in the clubhouse as his ex-mates in Memphis watched on TV, celebrating his third home run with raucousness. As Baez steps into his second game in the big leagues, he aims to leapfrog Barney Gilligan, Candy Nelson, and Stump Wiedeman on the career home runs list. This story highlights the potential for a new star to emerge in the MLB, leaving fans eager to see how Baez's career unfolds.
