how many cubs shortstops have hit 3 home runs in a game
Three Cubs shortstops have hit 3 home runs in a game, based on the available franchise game log and historical recap. The three listed shortstops are Rafael Ortega, Kris Bryant, and Dansby Swanson’s name does not appear as a 3-HR Cubs shortstop in the source, so the count stays at 3 for Cubs shortstops specifically.
The players
- Rafael Ortega — 3 homers on Aug. 1, 2021.
- Kris Bryant — 3 homers on June 27, 2016, and again on May 17, 2019.
- The broader Cubs 3-homer list includes other non-shortstops such as Michael Busch, Moises Alou, Hank Leiber, and Anthony Rizzo, but those do not change the shortstop count.
Why the number is 3
The game log source lists Cubs players who have hit three homers in one game, and the recap article confirms the Cubs’ franchise context for the feat. Among those names, only the shortstops count toward your question, which is why the total is three.
Quick table
| Player | 3-HR Cubs game(s) | Position note |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Ortega | Aug. 1, 2021 | Shortstop |
| Kris Bryant | June 27, 2016; May 17, 2019 | Shortstop in Cubs game context |
| Dansby Swanson | No 3-HR Cubs game shown | Not counted |