Padres Rookie Ethan Salas, 20, Becomes Youngest Catcher in MLB History with a Multi-Homer Game
The 20-year-old rookie drove in three runs and topped Butch Wynegar’s 1976 mark for youngest catcher with a multi-homer game.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer game, leading the Padres to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
- At 20 years, 107 days old, Salas surpassed the record held by Butch Wynegar, who was 20 years, 192 days when he hit two home runs for Minnesota in 1976.
- Salas launched a 426-foot solo shot in the second inning off Mason Adams, then added a two-run homer in the fifth inning to seal the victory.
- Manager Craig Stammen praised the rookie, saying, 'He played his way to have this opportunity.' Stammen emphasized the team had confidence in Salas throughout his development.
- San Diego holds an 83-69 record, maintaining a 2 1/2-game lead over Arizona for the final National League wild-card spot with the win extending their streak to nine of ten.
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Ethan Salas becomes youngest catcher with a multi-homer game as Padres beat Rockies 9-3
Ethan Salas hit his first two home runs and became the youngest catcher in major league history with a multi-homer game as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3
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Padres rookie Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer game
DENVER (AP) — San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in major league history with a multi-homer game, going deep twice against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday
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thesportsleader.comEthan Salas’ first 2 MLB homers power Padres past Rockies
Ethan Salas hit the first two home runs of his major league career, Jackson Merrill finished with three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in Denver on Wednesday night.Samad Taylor, Jake Cronenworth and Dustin Harris had two hi...
Ethan Salas begins to spark the talent that places him among the main prospects of the San Diego Padres, commanding the victory of his team 9 runs for 3 against Colorado Rockies. After failing in his first 14 shifts, he connected a triple last Sunday in what was his first unstoppable [...]
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