Royals’ Carter Jensen Sets All-Time Record

The Kansas City Royals haven’t had the season they set out to put together back when Opening Day was just arriving. That doesn’t mean nothing good has come out of this campaign, though. For one — they’ve learned just how…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:16 AM

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Carter Jensen set the Kansas City Royals franchise record for most home runs by a rookie in a single season.
Jensen hit his 25th home run of the year against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 19, 2026.
The home run broke a tie with Bob Hamelin, who hit 24 home runs during his 1994 rookie season.

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Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen set a new franchise record by hitting his 25th home run of the season on September 19, 2026. Jensen hit the historic solo home run during the third inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

With this home run, Jensen broke the previous Royals rookie record of 24 home runs set by Bob Hamelin in 1994. Jensen, who debuted in 2025 but retained rookie eligibility for the 2026 season, now leads a franchise rookie list that includes Carlos Beltran, Bo Jackson, and Bobby Witt Jr.

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