Chicago Cubs Rookie Willson Contreras Hits Home Run

June 19, 2016. Chicago Cubs rookie catcher Willson Contreras hits a two-run blast on the first pitch thrown to him in the Major Leagues. The home run helped lead the Cubs to a 10-5 win, and a sweep of the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Starlin Castro Hits First Home Run

May 7, 2010. Starlin Castro in his first big league at bat hits a home run. He is the sixth Chicago Cub to accomplish that feat. Castro will also drive in six runs in a 14-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He became the first player to have six RBI in his first game in the major leagues.