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Fernandez Makes MLB History with Two HRs in Debut

Published April 1, 2026 · Updated April 1, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Jose Fernandez made MLB history by hitting two home runs in his debut, becoming the eighth player to accomplish the feat.

Jose Fernandez, the No. 23,636 player in MLB history, capped a five-run comeback with a three-run homer in the eighth inning off Tigers reliever Kenley Jansen, securing a 7-5 victory. The No. 27-ranked prospect in the Diamondbacks system went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a slugging percentage of 2.250.

Fernandez connected on his first homer in the fourth inning off Tigers starter Casey Mize. He's the second rookie this season to experience a two-homer debut, joining Cleveland Guardians slugger Chase DeLauter.

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