After a stellar afternoon against the Seattle Mariners, Cuban baseball player Yordan Álvarez continues to make history in Major League Baseball (MLB). This Sunday, he became the ninth player in the history of the Houston Astros to hit for the cycle.
Álvarez went 4-for-4: a single in the first inning, a home run—his 30th of the season—in the fourth, a triple in the sixth, and a double to right field in the eighth to complete the feat. Additionally, he drove in two runs and scored twice despite the Astros' 6-4 loss.
At 27 years old, Álvarez achieved the second cycle ever at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, the first being by Dominican player Miguel Tejada on September 29, 2001, according to ESPN.
The most recent cycle by an Astros player occurred on August 28, 2023, by Venezuelan José Altuve against the Boston Red Sox, as reported on Facebook by specialized journalist Francys Romero.
Previous Astros players who have hit for the cycle include Brandon Barnes, Luke Scott, Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Andújar Cedeño, Bob Watson, and Cesar Cedeño, the first in August 1972 and again in August 1976.
Undoubtedly, Álvarez has joined an elite club within the franchise and continues to showcase his offensive prowess in the MLB.
Yordan Álvarez's Historic Achievement: Key Questions Answered
Yordan Álvarez's recent accomplishment of hitting for the cycle has generated significant interest. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers about this historic feat.
What is hitting for the cycle?
Hitting for the cycle means a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run all in the same game.
How many players in MLB history have hit for the cycle?
As of now, over 300 players in MLB history have hit for the cycle.
Who was the first Astros player to hit for the cycle?
The first Astros player to hit for the cycle was Cesar Cedeño in August 1972.