Young Catcher Shatters Record | San Diego News

Ethan Salas, just 20 years old, just shattered MLB history by becoming the youngest catcher ever to hit two home runs in a single game — breaking Butch Wynegar’s 47-year-old record. He blasted his first homer off Mason Adams in the second inning, then added a two-run shot against Nick Frasso, turning a quiet start (15 straight ABs without a hit) into a breakout moment that proves he’s ready for the big stage. The Padres’ top prospect is showing power, poise, and potential — and this performance might just be the start of something huge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2026/09/17/padres-rookie-ethan-salas-20-becomes-youngest-catcher-in-mlb-history-with-a-multi-homer-game More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/591b3f0a45050233 Report issues to [email protected].