Chase DeLauter's incredible start for Guardians has put him in elite company

The rookie outfielder has homered in 3 of his first 4 MLB games, joining an exclusive club.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:53pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting the motion and power of a baseball player swinging the bat, with the ball blasting off into the distance.A cubist interpretation of Chase DeLauter's game-winning home run, capturing the explosive energy and multiple perspectives of a pivotal moment in the Guardians' season.Cleveland Today

Chase DeLauter, a rookie outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians, has gotten off to an incredible start to his MLB career. In his first three regular season games, DeLauter has hit four home runs, tying the record for most homers in a player's first three career games. He's also the second player to record at least one RBI in each of his first three games, joining Seattle's Kyle Lewis who accomplished the feat in 2019.

Why it matters

DeLauter's historic start has helped power the Guardians to a strong opening series against the Seattle Mariners. The young slugger's ability to hit for power and drive in runs has made him an instant impact player for Cleveland, who are hoping he can help lead them to the playoffs this season.

The details

In yesterday's game against the Mariners, DeLauter hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the 10th inning off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz. This blast was his fourth homer in just three career games, tying the MLB record set by Trevor Story with the Rockies in 2016. DeLauter has shown the ability to hit both inside and outside pitches, using his short, violent swing to catch up to high velocity. The Guardians have managed DeLauter's playing time carefully, starting him in right field for the first two games before using him as the designated hitter in the third game.

  • DeLauter hit his first three home runs in the first two games of the 2026 regular season.
  • In the third game on March 29, 2026, DeLauter hit the go-ahead, three-run homer in the 10th inning.

The players

Chase DeLauter

A rookie outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians who has gotten off to a historic start to his MLB career, becoming just the second player to hit four home runs in his first three games.

Trevor Story

The first player in MLB history to hit four home runs in his first three career games, accomplishing the feat with the Colorado Rockies in 2016.

Kyle Lewis

A Seattle Mariners outfielder who was the first player to record at least one RBI in each of his first three MLB games, doing so in 2019.

Andrés Muñoz

The All-Star closer for the Seattle Mariners who gave up the game-winning home run to DeLauter in the 10th inning.

Steven Kwan

A Guardians outfielder who had a two-hit game, including a go-ahead single in the 7th inning, and reached base to start the 10th inning rally that led to DeLauter's home run.

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What they’re saying

“Chase DeLauter, you are unbelievable.”

— Cleveland Guardians, Official Twitter account

What’s next

The Guardians will look to continue their strong start to the season as they take on the Mariners in the final game of their opening series on March 30, 2026.

The takeaway

DeLauter's historic start has immediately made him a key part of the Guardians' lineup, providing power and run production that has helped the team win close games early in the season. If he can sustain this level of performance, DeLauter could be in line for a breakout rookie campaign that propels Cleveland to the playoffs.