The name of Tyler O’Neill has become synonym for home runs on the opening day of MLB.
The gardener hit a three -run homer during his debut at the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. O’Neill extended his major league record to the home run for a sixth consecutive opening day. O’Neill achieved the feat in the third entry into its native Canada when the Toronto Blue Jays organized the Orioles in the Rogers Center.
O’Neill’s home run led his teammates Colton Cowser and Adley Rutschman. The great success also gave the Orioles a 4-0 advantage over the Blue Jays.
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Tyler O’Neill, #9 of the Baltimore Orioles, hits a three -run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third entry on the opening day at the Rogers Center on March 27, 2025 in Toronto. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
“When he hit him, I think everyone was going crazy because that is an incredible feat,” Rutschman said. “It was great to see him.”
O’Neill had three hits and two walks in his five appearances on the plate. The left gardener scored three races and said it was significant to have a strong performance in front of his family and friends.
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“Very special,” he said. “I’ve had a great day so far. Playing in Toronto is always special for me.”
Tyler O’Neill, #9 of the Baltimore Orioles, celebrates with teammates on the bench after hitting a three -run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third entry on the opening day at the Rogers Center on March 27, 2025 in Toronto. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
The manager of the Orioles, Brandon Hyde, called to the opening day of O’Neill “amazing”, and added that he has quickly learned to appreciate everything that his new gardener brings to the Club house.
“Incredible personality,” Hyde said about O’Neill. “I love how hard it is. It’s a type of team.”
O’Neill’s opening day home run began with St. Louis in 2020 and continued for four seasons, matching a brand held by Todd Sinkley (1994-97), Gary Carter (1977-80) and Yogi Berra (1955-58).
The gardener of the Orioles of Baltimore, Tyler O’Neill, #9, scores against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second entrance in Toronto on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press through AP)
O’Neill took the brand’s exclusive possession when he connected on his solo opening day with the Boston Red Sox in 2024.
O’Neill arrived at the stadium on Thursday with two donut boxes from the popular Canadian chain Tim Hortons to share with his teammates from Baltimore. He did the same when he visited Toronto with the Red Sox last season.
Hyde said he would have no problem with O’Neill to repeat the delivery of donas on Friday.
“Whatever it works,” said Hyde. “Use the same clothes. Whatever you have done today, do it tomorrow.”
The Orioles finally opened the 2025 season by navigating to a 12-2 advantage over the tiles. Charlie Morton will take the launch mound for Baltimore on Friday night for game 2 of the four -game series. Kevin Gausman will begin for the tiles.
