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Langeliers Becomes First Player Since 1900 to Hit Three Homers in Leadoff Debut

The three-homer effort cemented his role as Oakland’s top run producer, pointing to more lineup experiments under manager Mark Kotsay.

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Aug 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (44) hits a two-run single during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Luke Keaschall (15) hits a two run home run in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • In his leadoff debut Tuesday at Nationals Park, Langeliers crushed three homers among five hits, powering a 16-7 rout of the Nationals.
  • His first homer was a 402-foot solo shot off MacKenzie Gore just four pitches into the contest.
  • He became only the second catcher in MLB history and the first since Travis d’Arnaud in 2019 to hit three homers batting leadoff.
  • It was the first time since 1900 that a player launched three homers in his first career game batting leadoff.
  • The performance reinforces manager Mark Kotsay’s decision to bat Langeliers first, potentially reshaping the Athletics’ lineup strategy during their rebuild.