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Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia etched his name into history Friday night when he became just the 10th Tiger in franchise history to hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat.
Fans can celebrate with this Eduardo Valencia Detroit Tigers First At-Bat First Home Run Bobblehead, available now for pre-order for $80 from FOCO.
This is a limited-edition item that will ship no later than Dec.
31, 2026.
Valencia was called up to the majors after the team designated Jahmai Jones for assignment.
He has spent the 2026 season as the catcher for the Toledo Mud Hens where he was hitting .267 with 16 home runs before being called up.
Although Valencia didnt start the game behind the plate, he pinch hit in the bottom of the seventh inning and homered to center field to increase the Tigers lead to 4-1.
The home run helped secure a three-game series sweep against the Oakland Athletics.
The Tigers will now host the Philadelphia Phillies for one final series before the All-Star break.
Fans can shop for this bobblehead and more Detroit Tigers gear from FOCO.