Baylor's Tyce Armstrong hits 3 grand slams in debut game

Armstrong becomes second college baseball player to accomplish the rare feat.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Tyce Armstrong, a senior first baseman who transferred to Baylor from Texas-Arlington, hit three grand slams in his debut game for the Bears on Friday night. Armstrong's historic performance helped Baylor defeat New Mexico State 15-2 in their season opener. He joins Louisville's Jim LaFountain as the only college baseball players to ever hit three grand slams in a single game.

Why it matters

Armstrong's achievement is incredibly rare, as no Major League Baseball player has ever hit three grand slams in one game. This game will go down as one of the most impressive individual offensive performances in college baseball history.

The details

Armstrong, a senior first baseman, 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. Armstrong transferred to Baylor this year after playing three seasons at Texas-Arlington, where he hit 17 home runs and drove in 87 runs.

  • On February 14, 2026, Tyce Armstrong made his Baylor debut.
  • Armstrong hit his three grand slams in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th innings of the game.

The players

Tyce Armstrong

A senior first baseman who transferred to Baylor University this year after playing three seasons at Texas-Arlington, where he hit 17 home runs and drove in 87 runs.

Jim LaFountain

The only other college baseball player to hit three grand slams in a single game, which he accomplished for Louisville in 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 (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

Tyce Armstrong and the Baylor Bears will look to continue their hot start to the season as they take on more opponents in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Tyce Armstrong's historic performance in his Baylor debut is a testament to his talent and the excitement he brings to college baseball. His three grand slams in one game are a feat that may never be matched, cementing his place in the sport's record books.