The 22-Year-Old Who Hit FOUR Homers in One Game and Nobody in MLB Is Ready For It

Okay, M's fans, first things first: our boys just pulled off a W! Mariners took down the Orioles 3-1, a solid win at T-Mobile Park to keep things rolling. But seriously, did you guys SEE what went down with a prospect named Joshua Baez on Tuesday? I'm talking about a performance so wild, so absolutely bonkers, that it's got the entire baseball world buzzing! This dude went full video game mode and hammered *four* home runs in one game. FOUR!

This Kid Just Blew Up The Minor Leagues

We're talking about a 22-year-old Joshua Baez here, and what he did is stuff of legend. Only 21 major leaguers have *ever* hit four homers in a single game. In the minors, it's even rarer. We saw Hogan Windish do it in 2024, and, well, we haven't heard much from him, right? But Baez's Tuesday night wasn't just a fluke. This is the latest explosion in what's already been a historic power surge. Last year, in 418 at-bats, he hit 20 dingers and stole 54 bases with a .884 OPS. This year, in only 252 at-bats, he's already mashed 23 home runs with a ridiculous .976 OPS! He's got 12 homers in his last 18 games alone. His average exit velocity is 92.5 mph and his max hit 114.1 mph, both in the top 10 percent at Triple-A. Two of those Tuesday screamers were over 108 mph, just absolutely nuked.

So, What's the Catch With This Power Monster?

Alright, every superstar prospect usually has *something* they need to iron out, right? For Baez, it's the strikeouts. While his contact improved last year to a 21 percent strikeout rate, this season that nu

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mber is back up over 30 percent. And let's be real, very few major leaguers can consistently excel with a K-rate north of 30 percent. That's the big question mark hanging over his head. But here's the kicker: his team, the Cardinals, just started a youth movement. They've already brought up Blaze Jordan at third base and Jimmy Crooks at catcher. That means there's a clear path for Baez. He could easily step in for Nathan Church in center field. With power like that, even with the K's, you gotta think they're considering it. What do you do when a guy's hitting career-high homers and destroying the ball like this? You give him a shot, plain and simple.

Other Names on the Rise, and Our M's Keep Grinding

While Baez is stealing headlines, keep an eye on guys like Luis Lara from the Brewers organization. He's also quietly having a solid year. In 2025, he had a .257 average with 2 homers and 44 steals. This year, his average is up to .322 with 7 homers and 20 steals, and his OPS jumped from .712 to .900. These are the kinds of stories that fuel the league and give every fanbase something to dream about. Speaking of our own dreams, that 3-1 win over the Orioles? That's what we want to see. Solid pitching, timely hitting, and keeping that W column growing. Every single game counts, especially early in the season, as teams start to show their true colors. Man, this early part of the MLB season is always wild, isn't it? Full of surprises, breakout performances, and our M's just grinding it out. What a time to be a baseball fan in the Emerald City! Let's keep that energy up for the next one, rooting for our boys. Go M's!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.