Central outfielder Andy Pagés of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivered one of the most remarkable performances of his career this Wednesday by hitting three home runs and driving in six runs in a single game against the Houston Astros.
This outstanding feat places Pagés as the third Cuban-born player in Major League history to hit three homers in one game before reaching the age of 26, as highlighted by sports journalist Francys Romero.
Previously, only two other Cubans achieved this milestone: José Canseco, who did it in 1988 with the Oakland Athletics, and Yordan Álvarez, who accomplished it twice, in 2019 and 2022 with the Houston Astros.
Pagés' performance in this game brought his home run total to eight for the 2026 season, and his six RBIs for the day propelled him to the top of the MLB leaderboard in that category, with 33 RBIs so far this season.
Pagés' Stellar 2026 Season
Since the start of the 2026 season, Pagés has been delivering exceptional results. He was the first MLB player to reach 20 RBIs in the current campaign and was named the National League Player of the Week for March 30 to April 5, boasting a batting line of .583, two home runs, and seven RBIs.
As of April 27, Pagés maintained a batting average of .337 with 25 RBIs, ranking among the top five hitters in MLB in that regard.
Wearing number 44 for the Dodgers, Pagés has been on an upward trajectory since his Major League debut on April 16, 2024, when he hit two home runs and drove in four runs, becoming the 389th Cuban player in MLB history.
Pagés' Impact and Decision in 2026
In the 2025 season, Pagés recorded 27 home runs, 86 RBIs, and a .272 average, establishing himself as the third Cuban under 25 to reach 25 or more home runs and 80 or more RBIs, following in the footsteps of Álvarez and Canseco.
In January of this year, Pagés announced he would not play for Cuba in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, prioritizing his preparation for the MLB season—a decision that sparked debate given his high level of play.
With his stellar performance this Wednesday, Pagés cements his status as one of the most formidable hitters in Major League Baseball in 2026 and etches his name alongside two of Cuba's greatest baseball legends: Canseco and Álvarez.
Andy Pagés' Record-Breaking Achievements
Who are the other Cuban players to hit three home runs in a single MLB game before turning 26?
The other Cuban players who achieved this milestone are José Canseco and Yordan Álvarez.
What were Pagés' stats by the end of April 2026?
By April 27, 2026, Pagés had a batting average of .337 with 25 RBIs.
Why did Pagés decide not to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
Pagés opted out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic to focus on preparing for the MLB season.