{"id":603140,"date":"2026-03-03T07:16:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/603140\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T07:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:16:47","slug":"orioles-player-achieves-perfect-home-run-record-outshines-alonso-and-judge-in-spring-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/603140\/","title":{"rendered":"Orioles player achieves perfect home run record, outshines Alonso and Judge in spring training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During spring training, fans eagerly anticipate performances from the league\u2019s marquee players. For supporters of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/baltimore-orioles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Baltimore Orioles\">Baltimore Orioles<\/a> and New York Yankees, the sight of Pete Alonso and <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/aaron-judge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Aaron Judge\">Aaron Judge<\/a> each belting two home runs in their initial at-bats was a thrilling spectacle. Interestingly, an Orioles minor leaguer has maintained a flawless home run record thus far.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the stars, there is a keen interest in observing minor league players as potential MLB prospects for the regular season. In this regard, Vance Honeycutt has garnered attention with his exceptional 3-for-3 performance in spring training.<\/p>\n<p>Though Honeycutt shares his spring training home run tally with four other players, he\u2019s distinguished himself by hitting three home runs in three at-bats. This feat eclipses the efforts of <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/pete-alonso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Alonso \">Alonso <\/a>and Judge, who, despite having more at-bats, have only managed two homers.<\/p>\n<p>The emergence of a young prospect making waves in his first minor league season is always notable. For Honeycutt, his moment to shine had to wait until this year, despite being a first-round pick in 2024 by the Orioles.<\/p>\n<p>  Honeycutt\u2019s thoughts on his landmark performance <\/p>\n<p>Per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"MLB.com\">MLB.com<\/a>, Honeycutt stands tied at the top with players like the Yankees\u2019 Spencer Jones and the Red Sox\u2019s Jarren Duran. However, the Orioles\u2019 prospect is singular in boasting a perfect spring training outing. <\/p>\n<p>He shared his insights with MLB.com, saying, \u201cLast year was tough, and it\u2019s a new year, new me. I\u2019m excited about it,\u201d he expressed. \u201cI\u2019m just trying to be early, work in the middle of the field, and honestly, just put a good swing on a pitch I want to hit. That\u2019s probably the main thing, and just continue to do that over and over again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Other players homering thrice in spring training <\/p>\n<p>Currently, three home runs serve as the pinnacle of spring training stats. Alongside Honeycutt, Jones, and Duran, several other players have matched this feat, albeit with more at-bats:<\/p>\n<p> Charlie Condon \u2013 Rockies: 3 HR in 14 ABJarren Duran \u2013 Red Sox: 3 HR in 12 ABBig Gamel \u2013 Braves: 3 HR in 11 ABConnor Griffin \u2013 Pirates: 3 HR in 14 ABVince Honeycutt \u2013 Orioles: 3 HR in 3 ABSpencer Jones \u2013 Yankees: 3 HR in 10 ABTJ Rumifield \u2013 Rockies: 3 HR in 14 ABMike Yastrzemski \u2013 Braves: 3 HR in 10 AB <\/p>\n<p>SURVEY Do you think Honeycutt will make a significant impact for the Orioles in the minors league?<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-poll__title-wrapper__question-xs jsx-3883365378\">Do you think Honeycutt will make a significant impact for the Orioles in the minors league?<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-poll__vote-counter article-poll__vote-counter-69a58750a1c616357c3f8d81 jsx-3883365378\">already voted 11 fans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"During spring training, fans eagerly anticipate performances from the league\u2019s marquee players. 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