Two Max Muncys Homer in Same Inning, Miles Apart

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In a bizarre coincidence, two MLB players named Max Muncy both hit home runs in the bottom of the fourth inning of their respective Spring Training games on Monday. One Muncy plays for the Dodgers, the other for the A's, and the two homers were hit miles apart from each other.

Why it matters

The fact that two players with the same name and birthday both homered in the same inning on the same day is an incredibly rare occurrence in baseball. It highlights the uniqueness of the situation and the potential for confusion when there are two players with the same name in the league at the same time.

The details

The A's Muncy hit his home run first, launching a 361-foot shot to right field against the Angels. Just minutes later, the Dodgers' Muncy followed suit by hitting a 454-foot blast to right-center field versus the Brewers. While the two homers were hit in the same inning, the Dodgers' Muncy's shot traveled nearly 100 feet farther.

• The home runs were both hit in the bottom of the 4th inning on Monday, March 17, 2026.

What’s next

The two Max Muncys will face off when the Dodgers and A's play a three-game series from June 29-July 1, 2026.