Guards phenom DeLauter homers his way to rarified air

Chase DeLauter becomes just the second player in MLB history with four home runs in his first three career games.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:19am

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Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning to help the Guardians defeat the Seattle Mariners 6-5. DeLauter's home run was his fourth of the season, making him just the second player in MLB history to accomplish that feat in his first three career games, joining Trevor Story in 2016. DeLauter's teammate, José Ramírez, also made history by hitting his 400th career double, joining Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only Guardians players to reach that milestone.

Why it matters

DeLauter's historic start to his MLB career has captured the attention of baseball fans, as the young outfielder has quickly emerged as a rising star for the Guardians. His power display has drawn comparisons to other elite young hitters, and his accomplishments have put him in rarified air alongside some of the game's all-time greats. Ramírez's milestone double further cements his status as one of the Guardians' all-time great players.

The details

In Saturday's game against the Mariners, DeLauter hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give the Guardians a 6-5 win. The home run was his fourth of the season, making him just the second player in MLB history to hit four home runs in his first three career games, joining Trevor Story who accomplished the feat in 2016. Earlier in the game, Guardians third baseman José Ramírez hit his 400th career double, joining Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only Guardians players to reach that milestone.

  • On Saturday, March 29, 2026, DeLauter hit his fourth home run of the season.
  • In the 6th inning of Saturday's game, Ramírez hit his 400th career double.

The players

Chase DeLauter

A 24-year-old rookie outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians who has hit four home runs in his first three career games, tying a historic MLB record.

José Ramírez

A 33-year-old third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians who hit his 400th career double, joining Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only Guardians players to reach that milestone.

Trevor Story

A former MLB player who previously held the record that DeLauter has now tied for most home runs hit in a player's first three career games.

Tris Speaker

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Cleveland Guardians (then known as the Cleveland Indians) and holds the franchise record for most career doubles with 486.

Nap Lajoie

A Hall of Fame second baseman who played for the Cleveland Guardians (then known as the Cleveland Naps) and is second in the franchise's history with 424 career doubles.

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What they’re saying

“DeLauter is proving to be inevitable, Guardians fans.”

— Tim Stebbins, Author

What’s next

DeLauter and the Guardians will look to continue their hot start to the season as they take on the Mariners in the series finale on Sunday.

The takeaway

Chase DeLauter's historic start to his MLB career has put him in elite company, joining the likes of Trevor Story as the only players to hit four home runs in their first three games. Meanwhile, José Ramírez's 400th career double cements his status as one of the Guardians' all-time great players. The Guardians' young star power has them poised for a promising season.