Imagine stepping up to the plate and making history not once, but three times in a single game. That’s exactly what Baylor’s Tyce Armstrong did in a jaw-dropping display of power during the 2026 college baseball season opener. But here’s where it gets even more astonishing: Armstrong didn’t just hit one grand slam—he crushed THREE, becoming just the second college player ever to achieve this feat and the first in half a century. And this is the part most people miss: in Major League Baseball, hitting even TWO grand slams in a game is so rare that only 13 players have ever done it, with the last occurrence back in 2009. So, Armstrong’s 12-RBI night wasn’t just historic—it was otherworldly.
The stage was set at Baylor Ballpark in Waco, Texas, where the Bears faced New Mexico State. Armstrong, a redshirt senior from Magnolia, Texas, wasted no time leaving his mark. In the third inning, he launched a 401-foot grand slam to extend Baylor’s lead to 5-0. But he wasn’t done. With two outs in the fourth, he went even bigger, sending a 407-foot grand slam over the fence. Here’s where it gets controversial: In the sixth inning, Armstrong struck out with a chance for a three-run homer, but he quickly redeemed himself in the seventh. With the bases loaded and Baylor already up 11-2, he turned on a high pitch for his record-tying third grand slam, sealing the deal in spectacular fashion.
The cherry on top? Armstrong’s final slam invoked the run rule, ending the game in a 15-2 Baylor victory after just seven innings. It was the kind of Opening Day performance that leaves fans and critics alike in awe. But let’s spark some debate: Is Armstrong’s achievement a once-in-a-lifetime anomaly, or does it signal a new era of power hitting in college baseball? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one record that’s sure to keep the conversation going.
