MLB History Maker Báez Donates Spikes Worn in Historic 3-Homer Debut to Hall of Fame

The shoes worn by Joshua Báez (23, St. Louis Cardinals) during his historic Major League Baseball debut, where he became the first player ever to hit three consecutive home runs in a debut game, are heading to the Hall of Fame.

MLB.com reported today (August 17) that Báez donated the spikes he wore during the previous day's away game against the Chicago Cubs at the request of the Hall of Fame.

Making his Major League debut the day before at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, Báez launched three consecutive home runs, starting with a two-run shot on the very first pitch of his first at-bat in the top of the first inning.

In the 150-year history of Major League Baseball, Báez is the first rookie to hit three home runs, let alone three in a row, in a debut game.

However, it was confirmed that the spikes Báez donated actually belonged to a teammate rather than himself.

According to MLB.com, teammate Brendan Torres saw Báez's appearance and told him to "dress sharp in matching red for your debut," providing him with various pieces of equipment.

The spikes belonged to infielder Blaze Jordan, and the batting gloves were borrowed from outfielder José Fermín.

The red belt belonged to a team trainer.

Upon hearing the news that the spikes worn by Báez would be displayed in the Hall of Fame, Jordan, the owner of the shoes, laughed and said, "I'm thrilled that spikes with my name on them are going to Cooperstown."

Meanwhile, while the first and second home run balls hit by Báez were retrieved, the whereabouts of the third ball remain unconfirmed.

(Photo: Screenshot from Hall of Fame X, Yonhap News)
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