UPDATE: In a sensational performance, Shea Langeliers of the Oakland Athletics has made history by becoming the fourth catcher in Major League Baseball to achieve two three-homer games. This milestone was reached during a decisive 16-7 victory against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Langeliers wasted no time, hitting a homer off MacKenzie Gore to kick off the game in the leadoff position for the first time. He continued his explosive performance by belting another homer in the fifth inning against Orlando Ribalta, and capped the night with a third leadoff homer in the seventh off Andry Lara.
This achievement places Langeliers alongside legends Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Travis d’Arnaud, who are also the only catchers in history with two career three-homer games. Remarkably, Langeliers is the first catcher ever to hit three homers from the leadoff spot. His season total has now surged to 22 home runs.
Langeliers finished the game with an impressive 5 for 6 at-bat, accumulating three RBIs, scoring four runs, and achieving 15 total bases—the most for any catcher in a game since 1900. His hits and runs are career highs, underscoring the magnitude of this performance.
The Athletics’ offensive showcase included a season-high 24 hits, with teammates Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday each contributing four hits. This marks the first time since 1979 that the Athletics had three players record four or more hits in a single game. Just two weeks prior, Langeliers’ teammate Nick Kurtz matched the MLB record with 19 total bases in a single game, highlighting the Athletics’ historic offensive capabilities this season.
As the A’s continue their season, fans eagerly anticipate what Langeliers and his teammates will accomplish next. This historic performance not only cements Langeliers’ status in baseball history but also elevates the excitement surrounding the Athletics as they push forward in the league.
For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned.
