On August 18th, 2020, José Ramírez of the Cleveland Indians made history by becoming the first player in Major League Baseball (MLB) to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats against the Boston Red Sox. The feat was even more remarkable considering that it was only Ramírez’s second game back from an injury that had sidelined him for nearly two months.
Ramírez, who had been out of action since June 5th due to a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup. In his first at-bat, he sent a fastball from Red Sox starter Martin Perez over the right-field fence for a solo home run. He followed that up with a two-run shot in his second at-bat, and then capped off the historic performance with a three-run blast in his third at-bat.
The performance was all the more impressive considering that Ramírez had only played in four games prior to his injury, and had not hit a home run in any of them. His three home runs against the Red Sox were also the most he had ever hit in a single game.
Ramírez’s performance was a major boost for the Indians, who went on to win the game 8-2. It was also a reminder of just how talented Ramírez is, and why he is so important to the team’s success. He is now batting .286 with 14 home runs and 46 RBIs on the season, and is on pace to have one of the best seasons of his career.
José Ramírez’s historic performance against the Red Sox will likely be remembered for years to come. It was an incredible feat that highlighted just how talented he is, and why he is so important to the Cleveland Indians’ success.
