Ethan Salas becomes youngest catcher with a multi-homer game as Padres beat Rockies 9-3
Ethan Salas hit his first two major league homers and became the youngest catcher in history with a multi-homer game Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3. Salas led off the second inning with a first-pitch shot off Rockies starter Mason Adams (0-1) that went 426 feet over the wall in center field, becoming the youngest catcher to homer in the majors since…
San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas, at the tender age of 20 years and 107 days, broke a 50-year-old record by becoming the youngest player in Major League Baseball history to hit multiple home runs in a single game. Salas accomplished this feat during a 9-3 win against the Colorado Rockies on September 17, 2026.
The young catcher's performance began early, as he showcased his power-hitting ability with a first-pitch shot that traveled an astonishing 426 feet into the center field wall. This historic moment marked Salas as the youngest catcher to homer in the majors since Iván Rodríguez, who achieved the same feat at the age of 19 in 1991.
Salas continued his impressive display in the game, adding a two-run homer in the fifth inning, bringing his team's score to a commanding 8-1. His remarkable achievement further solidified the Padres' position in the National League standings, as they currently lead the pack with a 2 1/2-game advantage over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are hot on their heels for the final wild-card spot.
Robbie Ray, the Padres' starting pitcher, contributed to the team's victory with a solid outing, allowing just three runs and three hits over six innings while striking out six Rockies batters. Meanwhile, Samad Taylor and Ty France were instrumental in the Padres' scoring, each driving in two runs and collecting multiple hits throughout the game.
The Padres' success was evident from the outset, as they opened the scoring with a 2-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to a pair of hits from Robbie Ray. Taylor's sacrifice fly set the stage for Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two-run blast, while Jake Cronenworth added an RBI single to extend the Padres' lead.
The Rockies fought back with a two-run homer by Kyle Karros in the sixth inning, but the Padres managed to maintain control of the game. Adael Amador contributed an RBI groundout in the first inning, and Taylor delivered another crucial hit in the fourth inning, leading off with a single, stealing second base, and driving in a run with a triple by Dustin Harris in the fifth inning.
As the Padres prepare to face the Rockies again, starting right-handed pitcher Michael King in the series finale, Salas' record-breaking performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most memorable moments of the season.
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