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Guardians' DeLauter Hits 5 HRs in 8 Games, Fastest Rookie Pace Since 2022

Published April 4, 2026 · Updated April 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter hit his fifth home run of the season during Friday's home opener, marking the fastest start for a rookie in the major leagues in several years.

DeLauter returned to the lineup following a foot injury and delivered a massive performance. It took him just eight games to reach five home runs, a pace faster than recent rookies like Michael Busch and Jeremy Peña.

According to MLB data, this is the fastest any rookie has reached five home runs since 2022. DeLauter's power has never been in question, and the Guardians are hopeful he can maintain this pace while staying healthy throughout the season.

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