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August 25, 2026
Logs four hits in win
Culpepper went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.
Analysis
Culpepper sprayed a quartet of singles, marking the first four-hit performance of his young career. The 23-year-old has taken over as the primary shortstop since debuting Aug. 7 and has made a strong impression at the plate. Through 55 plate appearances, Culpepper is slashing .340/.382/.480 with two homers, a double, four RBI and six runs scored.
August 23, 2026
Swats second homer
Culpepper went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.
Analysis
This was Culpepper's first homer since he hit one in his major-league debut Aug. 7. The infielder has adjusted well to the big leagues so far, batting .286 over 12 contests. He's added three RBI and five runs scored, but he has yet to attempt a stolen base after swiping 17 bags on 20 attempts over 74 games with Triple-A St. Paul to begin the year.
August 19, 2026
Three hits in Wednesday's win
Culpepper went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.
Analysis
It was the first three-hit performance of the shortstop's brief MLB career, but Culpepper is quickly finding his footing in the Show. The 23-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games, batting .385 (10-for-26) over that stretch with a double, a walk and two runs scored. Culpepper's been consistently hitting toward the bottom of the order since being promoted Aug. 7, but that could change if he continues to rake.
