Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Joshua Baez got the call from Memphis, made his Major League debut for the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, and immediately gave baseball fans a story to remember.
The 23-year-old rookie, whose family moved from the Dominican Republic to the Boston area when he was young, stepped to the plate for the first time as a Major Leaguer and sent the first pitch he saw over the center-field wall. Then he came back and did it again. And again.
Three at bats. Three home runs.
As the guys point out, Baez made the feat even more remarkable by hitting the home runs to different parts of the field. The moment also came at Wrigley Field in a matchup between two longtime rivals, the Cardinals and Cubs.
In this conversation, the guys break down just how rare Baez’s accomplishment was, listen to the calls of all three home runs, and have a little fun wondering what kind of expectations a debut like this creates for a 23-year-old rookie.
Sometimes it’s nice to have a story that isn’t about war, shootings, or the economy. This one is simply about a young baseball player having an unforgettable day.
Watch the incredible calls, then tell us in the comments: What’s the greatest Major League debut you remember seeing?
Joshua Baez got the call from Memphis, made his Major League debut for the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, and immediately gave baseball fans a story to remember.
The 23-year-old rookie, whose family moved from the Dominican Republic to the Boston area when he was young, stepped to the plate for the first time as a Major Leaguer and sent the first pitch he saw over the center-field wall. Then he came back and did it again. And again.
Three at bats. Three home runs.
As the guys point out, Baez made the feat even more remarkable by hitting the home runs to different parts of the field. The moment also came at Wrigley Field in a matchup between two longtime rivals, the Cardinals and Cubs.
In this conversation, the guys break down just how rare Baez’s accomplishment was, listen to the calls of all three home runs, and have a little fun wondering what kind of expectations a debut like this creates for a 23-year-old rookie.
Sometimes it’s nice to have a story that isn’t about war, shootings, or the economy. This one is simply about a young baseball player having an unforgettable day.
Watch the incredible calls, then tell us in the comments: What’s the greatest Major League debut you remember seeing?
