Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

No player has crushed more postseason homers than right-handed slugger Manny Ramirez, who seemed to always rise to the occasion when it mattered most. In 111 playoff games, he slashed .285/.394/.544 with an eye-opening 29 long balls, with four of them coming in the World Series. Ramirez was one of the driving forces behind two Red Sox World Series-winning teams and was named the MVP of the '04 Fall Classic. The Dominican Republic native was easily one of the most dynamic offensive players of his generation, and the way he maintained his production against better pitching in October was impressive. 

Like Ramirez, Houston second baseman Jose Altuve is the owner of two World Series rings, and with the Astros on yet another collision course for October he should have another chance to add to his already impressive postseason resume. In 92 playoff games to date, Altuve's batting average and OBP are both down a shade from his regular season numbers — but his slugging percentage is way up. Time and time again he's come up with clutch game-changing home runs in October, and he'll easily be remembered as one of the most accomplished playoff hitters of all time. 

The Yankees obviously played a plethora of postseason games during their dynasty in the late '90s and early 2000s, which afforded players like center fielder Bernie Williams the opportunity to craft a legacy cementing October resumes. Williams participated in 25 postseason series with the Bronx Bombers spanning 111 games, while launching 22 homers and driving in 80 runs. Both numbers were well above his 162 game regular-season average, and he'll always be remembered as someone who took his game to the next level when the lights shone the brightest. 

Derek Jeter was a teammate of Bernie Williams for a long time, and together the pair helped the Yankees put together one of the most dominant sustained runs of success in history. Jeter's postseason resume is essentially unparalleled — he's the all-time playoff leader in games played, singles, doubles, runs, and total bases. He cleared the fence 20 times in the postseason, with many of the home runs coming in dramatic, clutch situations, and he was one of the primary reasons the Bombers took home five World Series titles during his tenure in the Bronx. 

Right-handed swinging Albert Pujols was one of the greatest hitters Major League Baseball had ever seen, so it should come as no surprise to learn he experienced very little dropoff in the postseason. Pujols participated in 88 playoff contests and slashed a phenomenal .319/.422/.572 with 19 home runs and 54 RBI. He helped the Cardinals win a pair of World Series championships, and is a shoo-in to be enshrined in Cooperstown when he's eligible. 

During his time with the Astros, outfielder George Springer developed a reputation as one of the best October players in the game. The New Britain, CT native was a productive member of Houston's everyday lineup for several seasons, but seemed to always take his game to new heights in the playoffs. He was never better than in the 2017 World Series, when he blasted five home runs in seven games en route to being named the MVP of the Fall Classic. In 65 total postseason games Springer has cleared the fence 19 times, well above his regular season average. He's hopeful he'll get a chance to add to that total with the Blue Jays next month. 

One of Springer's longtime teammates in Houston, shortstop Carlos Correa checks in next on the list. Correa was a member of the Astros' phenomenal core that won the World Series in 2017 and made the postseason for five consecutive years, and like Springer, he seemed to always elevate his play in the postseason. In 79 career playoff games he's slashed .272/.344/.505 with 18 long balls, and with the Twins currently holding a healthy lead in the AL Central, he should get a chance to add to his October resume next month. 

Right-handed swinging DH Nelson Cruz may not be the first name you think of when considering elite postseason power hitters, but he was a nearly unstoppable October force early in his career in Texas. Cruz crushed 14 playoff homers during the Rangers' run to back-to-back AL pennants in '10 and '11, and the six homers he blasted in six games in the 2011 ALCS made him the easy choice for series MVP. He hit four playoff homers later in his career to arrive at 18. 

Left-handed slugger Reggie Jackson was literally nicknamed "Mr. October", so I'm sure his presence on this list surprises nobody. The Abington, PA native earned five World Series rings during his career, and was named the MVP of the Fall Classic twice. In 77 career playoff games he slashed a strong .278/.358/.527 with 18 long balls, 48 RBI, and 14 doubles. He was never better than he was during the 1977 World Series, when his five home runs were arguably the biggest reason the Yankees were able to outlast the Dodgers. 

Mickey Mantle won an astonishing 17 World Series rings with the Yankees in the 1950s and 1960s, and the center fielder was certainly one of the reasons the team enjoyed so much success. A dominant, MVP-caliber player in the regular season, Mantle rose to the occasion in October, slashing .257/.374/.535 in 65 postseason games. He connected on 18 homers and drove in 40 runs in the playoffs, with both totals representing significant increases over his 162 game regular-season average. 

For a franchise that has as rich a history as any in baseball, left-handed slugger David Ortiz is quite possibly the most iconic player to ever suit up for the Boston Red Sox. Ortiz represented Boston in 10 All-Star Games, won seven Silver Sluggers, and most importantly, helped the team win three World Series championships. In 85 playoff games for the Red Sox he was an absolute menace for the opposition, slashing .289/.404/.543 with 17 homers and 61 RBI. He was the MVP of both the 2004 ALCS and the 2013 World Series, and was easily voted into the Hall of Fame in 2022. 

First baseman Jim Thome played in postseason games for five different teams, but all 17 of his October long balls were hit in a Cleveland Indians uniform. The left-handed slugger did his best to put the Indians on his back in several playoff series, hitting four home runs in both the 1998 ALCS and the 1999 ALDS. He helped Cleveland reach the World Series in both '95 and '97, but unfortunately the club came out on the losing end both times. 

Switch-hitter Carlos Beltran's playoff career got off to a rollicking start in 2004, when after joining the Astros in a trade-deadline deal he went on to crush eight home runs for the team in 12 playoff games that October. He then joined the Mets in free agency with whom he would connect on three playoff long balls in 2006. Later in his career, Beltran hit five playoff homers with St. Louis, including two in 2013 during the Redbirds' run to the NL pennant. The Puerto Rico native enjoyed a reputation as a big-game player and slashed a tremendous .307/.412/.609 in 65 career October contests. 

Like the previously mentioned Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman is still very much a current member of the Astros' terrific core, and somebody that — barring a September collapse in Houston — will have an opportunity to further his postseason resume in just a few weeks. In 86 career playoff games to date, Bregman has slashed .237/.345/.427 with 15 homers, 47 RBI, and 16 doubles. He's helped the Astros reach four World Series and win two of them, and is a critical player on the league's most battle-tested team. 

Babe Ruth is arguably the single most recognizable name in baseball history, and is renowned even today as arguably the best player in the sport's history. Starring for the Yankees predominantly during the 1920s, Ruth helped New York win seven World Series championships. In those days the playoffs were literally only the Fall Classic, so despite all the regular-season success he and his team had, the 41 playoff games he participated in seem light by today's standards. In those contests, though, Ruth slashed .326/.470/.744 and blasted an eye-opening 15 long balls. 

No left-handed hitter in the game today possesses more pure power than the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber, whose tape measure blasts have become must-see TV in the City of Brotherly Love. The 30-year-old earned a World Series ring with the Cubs early in his career and hit three playoff homers for Boston in 2021, but the best postseason of his career was easily last October. In 17 games for the Phillies he connected on six bombs and drove in 10 runs, helping lead Philadelphia to within two wins of a title. The Phillies currently sit in the top wild-card spot in the National League, and barring something unforeseen Schwarber will have an opportunity to shoot higher up this list next month. 

From Schwarber to another outfielder that was no stranger to hitting postseason home runs in Philadelphia, let's talk about right-handed swinging Jayson Werth. The Springfield, IL native crushed 15 playoff long balls during his career, with 11 of them coming in a Phillies uniform. Werth slashed .251/.369/.524 in 63 career playoff games, and earned himself a World Series ring with Philly in 2008. 

David Justice played for four different teams during his career, and while he was a solid regular who made three all-star teams, he was never really considered a star or a team's best player. But in 112 career playoff games he sneakily put together a pretty impressive resume. In 471 postseason at-bats Justice launched 14 homers, drove in 63 runs, and added 17 doubles and two triples. He was named the MVP of the 2000 ALCS, and won World Series rings with both the Braves and Yankees. 

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera is currently enjoying a well-earned celebratory send off during his final season, and while his production has diminished at the tail end of his career, let's not forget that not long ago he was the most dangerous right-handed hitter in the game. Cabrera is a two-time MVP, a 12-time all-star, four-batting champ, and seven-time Silver Slugger. He was also pretty damn good in the postseason. As a 20-year-old in 2003 Cabrera helped lead the Marlins to a World Series title during his rookie year, and he enjoyed a lot of playoff success in Detroit as well. In 55 career October contests, he slashed .278/.368/.517 with 13 homers, 38 RBI, and 10 doubles. In a few short years his next stop will undoubtedly be Cooperstown. 

Center fielder Jim Edmonds was hands down one of the most prolific two-way players of his era. An eight-time Gold Glove award winner, Edmonds could go get it at one of the most important positions on the diamond as well as anyone, while also being a dangerous hitter in the batter's box. He helped keep the Cardinals among the elite teams in the National League for several seasons in a row, and with St. Louis he reached two World Series and won one. In 64 career playoff games — all but three coming with the Cardinals — Edmonds slashed .274/.361/.513 while crushing 13 homers, driving in 42 runs, and adding 16 doubles. 

Kiké Hernandez, as much as anyone else on this list, certainly has a reputation for elevating his game when the moments matter the most. A career .239 hitter across 10 Major League seasons, the versatile Hernandez has been much, much better than that in October. In 69 career postseason games, the 32-year-old sports a .269/.351/.550 slash line to go along with 13 long balls and 27 RBI. For reference, his 162 game regular-season home run average is 17. 

Right-handed swinging Matt Holliday was a terrific offensive player for four different teams during his 15-year career, and he did not experience much of a letup when the lights came on in October. In 77 career postseason games — the majority of which came with St. Louis — Holliday homered 13 times, drove in 37 runs, and contributed 10 doubles. He played in three World Series and was able to win a ring with the Cardinals in 2011. 

Switch-hitter Chipper Jones was the face of the Atlanta Braves for nearly two decades, and it should come as no surprise to learn he's the club's most accomplished postseason player. On an Atlanta team that consistently won the National League East, Jones participated in 93 playoff games with the team, slashing an excellent .287/.409/.456. He connected on 13 home runs, notched 47 RBI, added 18 doubles, and even stole eight bases. Jones earned a World Series ring with Atlanta in 1995. 

When healthy, it's hard to make an argument against Yankees' outfielder Aaron Judge being the most dangerous power hitter in baseball. The behemoth right-handed slugger clubbed an incredible 62 regular-season home runs a year ago, and has cleared the fence at essentially the same pace in 2023 despite disappointingly missing a few months due to injury. The better pitching you typically see in the playoffs has limited Judge to just a .211/.310/.462 slash line, but it hasn't sapped his power, as he's still belted 13 long balls in only 44 October games. 

Alex Rodriguez is certainly on the short list of the most polarizing players this game has ever seen. The right-handed hitter possessed as much pure talent as anyone to ever play our sport, winning three MVPs, making 14 All-Star Games, winning 10 Silver Sluggers, a batting title, and two Gold Gloves. He was also handed a lengthy suspension for PED use that dramatically tarnished his reputation. While A-Rod's regular-season stats look almost video game like, in the playoffs he was a bit more human, slashing .259/.365/.457 in 76 games. He did blast 13 homers and drive in 41 runs in October, and earned his lone World Series ring with the Yankees in 2009. 

Sweet-swinging left-handed hitting shortstop Corey Seager enjoyed an excellent first seven seasons in Los Angeles, winning the NL Rookie of the Year award in 2016, helping the Dodgers win the World Series in 2020, and positioning himself for a big free-agent payday with Texas in '22. In 61 playoff games with LA, the Charlotte, NC native slashed .236/.318/.459 with 13 homers, 36 RBI, and 11 doubles. He was the MVP of both the NLCS and the World Series in 2020, and this season with Texas he should have the opportunity to expand on his already impressive October resume. 

Justin Turner's ascension from productive role player in Queens to star slugger in Los Angeles has been well documented. By dramatically changing his swing, Turner turned himself into an elite run producer, and the Dodgers were the ones that reaped the rewards for nine seasons. In 86 playoff games for L.A., the right-handed hitter was extremely productive, slashing .270/.370/.460 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, and 19 doubles. He was named the MVP of the 2017 NLCS, and earned a World Series ring with the Dodgers in the truncated 2020 campaign.