Baylor's Tyce Armstrong hits three grand slams in 'coolest night of my life'

Armstrong becomes second Division I player ever to hit three grand slams in one game

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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First baseman Tyce Armstrong powered his way into the NCAA record book in his first game at Baylor by hitting three grand slams in the Bears' 15-2 win over New Mexico State in the 2026 season-opener. Armstrong, a senior transfer from UT Arlington, became the second Division I player ever to hit three grand slams in one game, joining Jim LaFountain of Louisville, who accomplished the feat in 1976 against Western Kentucky.

Why it matters

Armstrong's historic performance in his Baylor debut is a remarkable feat that will go down in the annals of college baseball. It showcases his immense power and ability to deliver in clutch moments, which could be a harbinger of great things to come for the Bears this season as they look to end their NCAA Tournament drought.

The details

Armstrong, batting cleanup, cleared the bases in the third, fourth and seventh innings and finished the game with 12 RBIs. His final home run ended the game, giving Baylor a run-rule victory. Armstrong, a redshirt senior from Magnolia, Texas, spent four seasons at UT Arlington before transferring to Baylor in the offseason. He hit 17 home runs in his three seasons with the Mavericks, including a career-high 12 in 2025.

  • On February 14, 2026, Tyce Armstrong hit three grand slams in Baylor's season-opening win over New Mexico State.
  • In 1976, Jim LaFountain of Louisville was the only other Division I player to hit three grand slams in a single game.

The players

Tyce Armstrong

A redshirt senior first baseman who transferred to Baylor from UT Arlington, where he hit 17 home runs over three seasons.

Jim LaFountain

The only other Division I player to hit three grand slams in a single game, accomplishing the feat in 1976 while playing for Louisville.

Baylor Baseball

The college baseball team that Tyce Armstrong now plays for, which is looking to end its NCAA Tournament drought after last making the postseason in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“I'm speechless. I mean, that was the most cool thing I've ever been a part of. I just stuck to my approach, planning on hitting the fastball hard. It's a great feeling, for sure, and I'm hoping to keep it going, but this team is great. Best team I've ever been a part of. Coolest night of my life, for sure.”

— Tyce Armstrong (nytimes.com)

What’s next

Baylor will look to build on Armstrong's historic performance as they continue their season, with the team hoping to end their NCAA Tournament drought and make a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

Tyce Armstrong's three grand slams in a single game is a remarkable feat that showcases his immense power and ability to deliver in clutch moments. This performance could be a sign of great things to come for Baylor baseball as they aim to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.