Venezuelan Ethan Salas makes MLB history as the youngest receiver to record a multi-home run

Published at: 18/09/2026 09:37 AM

Venezuelan receiver Ethan Salas wrote a new golden page in the major leagues, becoming the youngest catcher in MLB history to record a multi-home run game.

Salas hit his first two home runs of his career in the San Diego Padres' 9-3 win against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

The Venezuelan achieved the feat at the age of 20 years and 107 days, surpassing the historical record that remained valid for decades, in the hands of Butch Wy, who achieved it at 20 years and 192 days in 1976.

The first volacercas came in the top of the second inning against the shipments of starter Mason Adams, while the second hit was in the fifth chapter against reliever Nick Frass or.

Mazo News Team