Eugenio Suárez etched his name into Major League Baseball history on Saturday night, becoming just the 19th player ever to hit four home runs in a single game. The Venezuelan slugger’s incredible feat took place at Chase Field in Arizona, against the Atlanta Braves, leaving fans and commentators stunned.
Suárez’s performance was particularly remarkable considering his recent struggles at the plate. He entered the game batting a meager .136 in his previous 75 plate appearances. However, he exploded onto the scene in his first at-bat, launching a 418-foot solo shot to left field, according to Statcast, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks an early lead.
This was just the beginning of his historic night. He continued his power display, hitting another towering home run – a 411-foot blast to center field – in the fourth inning, extending Arizona’s lead to 5-2. The sixth inning saw another powerful drive, this one a 443-foot rocket deep into the outfield, pushing the Diamondbacks’ advantage to 6-2.
With three home runs already under his belt, Suárez had matched his personal best, a feat he’d last accomplished on July 30th, 2024, against the Nationals. He previously hit three home runs in a game on September 5th, 2020, while playing for the Reds. But the drama wasn’t over yet. In the ninth inning, with his team trailing, Suárez delivered a game-tying, 7-7 blast, his fourth home run of the night, sending the game into extra innings. Though the Diamondbacks ultimately lost, the crowd erupted in a frenzy of cheers for Suárez’s incredible display of power and determination.
This remarkable achievement places Suárez alongside legendary names like Willie Mays, Lou Gehrig, Mike Schmidt, and J.D. Martinez, who coincidentally also achieved the four-home-run feat while playing for the Diamondbacks in 2017. Suárez’s four home runs also put him at the top of the MLB leaderboard for home runs this season, boasting an impressive total of 10. At 33 years old, Suárez’s performance serves as a reminder of his enduring power and skill.
The list of players who have achieved this incredible feat is exclusive, including notable names such as: J.D. Martínez (Diamondbacks, September 4, 2017), Scooter Gennett (Reds, June 6, 2017), Josh Hamilton (Rangers, May 8, 2012), Carlos Delgado (Blue Jays, September 25, 2003), Shawn Green (Dodgers, May 23, 2002), Mike Cameron (Mariners, May 2, 2002), Mark Whiten (Cardinals, September 7, 1993), Bob Horner (Braves, July 6, 1986), Mike Schmidt (Phillies, April 17, 1976), Willie Mays (Giants, April 30, 1961), Rocky Colavito (Indians, June 10, 1959), Joe Adcock (Braves, July 31, 1954), Gil Hodges (Dodgers, August 31, 1950), Pat Seerey (White Sox, July 18, 1948), Chuck Klein (Phillies, July 10, 1936), Lou Gehrig (Yankees, June 3, 1932), Ed Delahanty (Phillies, July 13, 1896), and Bobby Lowe (Beaneaters, May 30, 1894).
Suárez’s unforgettable night will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most remarkable performances in recent Major League Baseball history.
