UPDATE: In a stunning display of power, Shea Langeliers of the Athletics has become only the fourth catcher in Major League Baseball history to achieve two three-homer games. This remarkable feat unfolded during a 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, solidifying Langeliers’ status as a rising star in the league.
Langeliers, 27, opened the game with a bang, hitting a leadoff homer off Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore. He didn’t stop there; after a single and a groundout, he added another homer in the fifth inning against Orlando Ribalta, further showcasing his explosive hitting.
In a remarkable twist, he hit yet another leadoff homer in the seventh, this time off Andry Lara. With these three home runs, Langeliers joins an elite group that includes baseball legends Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Travis d’Arnaud.
This season, Langeliers has tallied a total of 22 home runs, and he made history as the only catcher to ever hit three homers from the leadoff spot. His offensive explosion also included a double in the eighth inning, wrapping up an impressive night where he went 5 for 6 with three RBIs and four runs scored. His 15 total bases are tied for the most by a catcher in a single game since 1900.
The Athletics’ offensive success didn’t stop with Langeliers; the team recorded a season-high 24 hits. Teammates Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday contributed significantly, each collecting four hits, marking the first time since 1979 that three players from the Athletics had four or more hits in a game.
Less than two weeks ago, Langeliers’ teammate Nick Kurtz made headlines by hitting four home runs and tying the MLB record with 19 total bases in a game against the Houston Astros. Together, Langeliers and Kurtz are the first pair of teammates since 1900 to achieve games with 15 or more total bases in the same season.
This historic performance not only highlights Langeliers’ remarkable talent but also signals a potential turning point for the Athletics as they continue to strive for success this season. Fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching for what comes next from this dynamic player.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we follow Langeliers’ journey in the MLB.
