A's Langeliers off to scorching start despite 0-2 record

Rookie slugger ties franchise record with 3 homers in first 2 games

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:05am

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Despite the Oakland Athletics starting the season 0-2, rookie catcher Shea Langeliers has been on a tear at the plate, tying the franchise record with 3 home runs in the team's first two games. Langeliers has gone 5-for-8 with 6 RBIs, carrying the A's offense in the close losses.

Why it matters

Langeliers' historic start is a bright spot for the struggling A's, who are looking to rebuild and develop young talent. If he can keep up this level of production, it could be a sign that Langeliers is ready to be a cornerstone piece for the franchise's future.

The details

In the A's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, and their 8-7 defeat on Saturday, Langeliers has been the offensive catalyst. His 3 home runs are tied for the most by an A's player in the first 2 games of a season, matching the mark set by Hall of Famer Al Simmons in 1930.

  • On Friday, March 28, 2026, the A's lost 3-2 to the Blue Jays.
  • On Saturday, March 29, 2026, the A's lost 8-7 in another close game.

The players

Shea Langeliers

A 24-year-old rookie catcher for the Oakland Athletics who has gotten off to a historic start to the 2026 season.

Al Simmons

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1920s and 1930s, and holds the previous A's record for most home runs in the first 2 games of a season with 3, set in 1930.

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What they’re saying

“Shea Langeliers' 3 home runs are tied for the most by an A's player in the team's first two games of a season, joining 1930 Al Simmons”

— Sarah Langs, Sports Reporter

What’s next

If Langeliers can keep up this torrid pace at the plate, the A's will be hoping to turn their 0-2 start around quickly and get in the win column.

The takeaway

Langeliers' historic start is a bright spot for the rebuilding A's, showing that the team's top prospect may be ready to make an immediate impact. However, the team will need to find a way to turn Langeliers' individual success into team wins in order to build momentum for the rest of the season.