Rookie of Destruction: Baez's Historic Debut a Flurry of Power The Major Leagues have seen their share of explosive debuts, but Joshua Baez's performance on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs was exceptional.
The 23 year old outfielder's three home runs in his first three at bats set a new benchmark for rookie starters.
Baez's accomplishment stands out among baseball's phenoms who burst onto the scene with otherworldly talent. His home runs were not merely impressive – they demonstrated mastery over the strike zone.