Kiké Hernandez passes David Otriz on all-time postseason home run leaderboard
Good morning! Kiké Hernandez hit a home run in the postseason last night, which is a thing that Kiké Hernandez likes to do. But this one was particularly notable, as it was his 18th career postseason homer, moving him ahead of David Ortiz on the all-time list. I don’t love that Kiké has knocked Big […]
Good morning! Kiké Hernandez delivered a postseason home run last night, marking a significant milestone in his career. This achievement has propelled him to the 18th spot on the all-time postseason home run leaderboard, surpassing the impressive David Ortiz. While I personally don't relish seeing Ortiz drop down on the list, I am eagerly anticipating more home runs from Hernandez as the Dodgers' run continues.
Speaking of similar feats, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Giancarlo Stanton are all exactly two homers behind Derek Jeter on the all-time list. This fact led to a heated debate I had with a fan at Yankee Stadium who firmly believed Derek Jeter was the greatest postseason player in baseball history. However, this fan was unaware that Jeter had participated in a significantly higher number of postseason games compared to any other player due to the limited number of playoff rounds in baseball's history.
The evolution of the postseason has indeed skewed the record books, leading to Jeter and Bernie Williams being perceived as the undisputed legends of the sport. This perspective has always troubled me, and I am now fully invested in witnessing the power-play from Hernandez, Freddie, Max, and even Giancarlo during October. As always, let's maintain good sportsmanship in all our discussions.
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