Baylor 1B hits 3 grand slams in debut game

Tyce Armstrong becomes second college player to accomplish the feat

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Tyce Armstrong, a senior first baseman who transferred to Baylor University, hit three grand slams in his debut game for the Bears, leading them to a 15-2 victory over New Mexico State. Armstrong is only the second college baseball player to ever hit three grand slams in a single game, joining Louisville's Jim LaFountain who accomplished the feat in 1976.

Why it matters

This is an incredibly rare and historic accomplishment in college baseball, with Armstrong joining an exclusive club of players who have hit three grand slams in one game. It showcases Armstrong's immense power and talent, and will likely go down as one of the most memorable individual performances in Baylor baseball history.

The details

Armstrong, who transferred from the University of Texas-Arlington, went 3-for-4 at the plate with 12 RBIs. His three grand slams came in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th innings, with the homers traveling 401 feet, 407 feet, and 386 feet respectively. No Major League Baseball player has ever hit three grand slams in a single game.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 14, 2026, in Waco, Texas.
  • Armstrong's three grand slams came in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th innings of the game.

The players

Tyce Armstrong

A senior first baseman who transferred to Baylor University from the University of Texas-Arlington, where he had 17 home runs and 87 RBIs over three seasons.

Jim LaFountain

A college baseball player for Louisville who previously held the record for most grand slams hit in a single game, with two in the same inning on March 24, 1976.

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What they’re saying

“I'm speechless. It's the coolest thing I've ever been a part of.”

— Tyce Armstrong (chron.com)

What’s next

Armstrong's historic performance will likely earn him national attention and accolades, and could boost his chances of being selected in the upcoming MLB Draft.

The takeaway

Tyce Armstrong's three grand slam performance in his Baylor debut is a testament to his immense power and talent, and cements his place in the record books as only the second college baseball player to ever accomplish this rare feat.