Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball outfielder |
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| Nationality | Dominican-American |
| Date of Birth | 28/06/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Latest News about Joshua Báez
16/08/2026
Coverage after his debut highlighted the historic nature of the performance and the support he had from family and friends in the stands. The debut was framed as one of the most remarkable first games in MLB history because of the three-home-run achievement.
15/08/2026
Joshua Báez made his Major League Baseball debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He went 3-for-4 with three home runs and five RBIs, becoming the first player in MLB history to homer in each of his first three plate appearances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joshua Emanuel Báez |
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| Known For | St. Louis Cardinals outfielder |
| MLB Debut | 15/08/2026 |
| Position | Outfielder |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
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| Weight | 220 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Dexter Southfield School, Brookline, Massachusetts |
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| Other Schools | Cristo Rey Boston High School; Snowden International School |
| College | Signed letter of intent to Vanderbilt University |
Personal Life
| Birthplace Details | Born in Boston and moved to the Dominican Republic as an infant before returning to Boston at age 11 |
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| Residence | Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Language | Learned English during middle school years |
Career
| Teams | St. Louis Cardinals |
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| Draft | 2021 MLB Draft, Round 2, Pick 54 |
| Signing Bonus | $2.25 million |
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Style Quotient
| On-field Style | Right-handed power-hitting outfielder with strong arm and speed |
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| Defensive Roles | Right field, center field, left field |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a two-way high school player | |
| 2. Touched 99 mph as a pitcher in high school | |
| 3. Returned to Boston's Dorchester neighborhood after spending early childhood in the Dominican Republic | |
| 4. Enjoys local Dorchester restaurants such as El Dugout and Nick's Pizza |