8

WORLD SERIES

Teams Never to Trail in a World Series

1963

L.A. Dodgers (NL) vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1966

Balt. Orioles (AL) vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL)

1989

Oak. A’s (AL) vs. S.F. Giants (NL)

2004

Bost. Red Sox (AL) vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL)

Highest Batting Average for a World Series Team

American League

Batting Average

.338

N.Y. Yankees, 1960*

.333

Bost. Red Sox, 2007

.316

Phila. A’s, 1910

.313

N.Y. Yankees, 1932

.311

Tor. Blue Jays, 1993

.310

Ana. Angels, 2002

.309

N.Y. Yankees, 1998

.309

Oak. A’s, 1989

.302

N.Y. Yankees, 1936

National League

Batting Average

.323

Pitt. Pirates, 1979

.317

Cin. Reds, 1990

.309

N.Y. Giants, 1922

.300

Bklyn. Dodgers, 1953

*Lost World Series.

Lowest Batting Average for a World Series Team

American League

Batting Average

.146

Balt. Orioles, 1969

.149

Det. Tigers, 2006

.161

Phila. A’s, 1905

.172

Phila. A’s, 1914

.177

Oak. A’s, 1988

.179

Cle. Indians, 1995

.183

St.L. Browns, 1944

.183

N.Y. Yankees, 2001

.186

Bost. Red Sox, 1918*

.190

Cle. Indians, 1954

.190

Tex. Rangers, 2010

.197

Phila. A’s, 1930*

.198

Chi. White Sox, 1906*

.199

Cle. Indians, 1948*

.199

N.Y. Yankees, 1962*

National League

Batting Average

.142

L.A. Dodgers, 1966

.175

N.Y. Giants, 1911

.180

L.A. Dodgers, 2018

.182

Phila. Phillies, 1915

.182

Bklyn. Dodgers, 1941

.185

St.L. Cardinals, 1985

.190

St.L. Cardinals, 2004

.193

N.Y. Mets, 2015

.195

Bklyn. Dodgers, 1956

.195

Phila. Phillies, 1983

.196

Chi. Cubs, 1906

*Won World Series.

Most Regular Season Losses, Reaching World Series

American League

Losses

77

1987 Min. Twins* (Record: 85–77)

75

1997 Cle. Indians (Record: 86–75)

74

2000 N.Y. Yankees* (Record: 87–74)

74

2012 Det. Tigers (Record: 88–74)

73

2014 K.C. Royals (Record: 89–73)

72

1974 Oak. A’s* (Record: 90–72)

72

2010 Tex. Rangers (Record: 90–72)

71

1985 K.C. Royals* (Record: 91–71)

70

1967 Bost. Red Sox (Record: 92–70)

70

1996 N.Y. Yankees* (Record: 92–70)

68

1973 Oak. A’s* (Record: 94–68)

67

1982 Milw. Brewers (Record: 95–67)

67

1991 Min. Twins* (Record: 95–67)

67

1993 Tor. Blue Jays* (Record: 95–67)

67

2016 Cle. Indians (Record: 94–67)

National League

Losses

79

1973 N.Y. Mets (Record: 82–79)

78

2006 St.L. Cardinals* (Record: 83–78)

74

2014 S.F. Giants* (Record: 88–74)

73

2005 Hous. Astros (Record: 89–73)

73

2007 Colo. Rockies (Record: 90–73)

72

1983 Phila. Phillies* (Record: 90–72)

72

2011 St.L. Cardinals* (Record: 90–72)

72

2015 N.Y. Mets (Record: 90–72)

71

1980 Phila. Phillies* (Record: 91–71)

71

1990 Cin. Reds* (Record: 91–71)

71

2003 Fla. Marlins* (Record: 91–71)

71

2018 L.A. Dodgers (Record: 92–71)

70

1982 St.L. Cardinals* (Record: 92–70)

70

1984 S.D. Padres (Record: 92–70)

70

1989 S.F. Giants (Record: 92–70)

70

1997 Fla. Marlins* (Record: 92–70)

70

2001 Ariz. D’backs* (Record: 92–70)

70

2008 Phila. Phillies* (Record: 92–70)

70

2010 S.F. Giants* (Record: 92–70)

69

1964 St.L. Cardinals (Record: 93–69)

69

2009 Phila. Phillies (Record: 93–69)

68

1959 L.A. Dodgers* (Record: 88–68)

68

1991 Atl. Braves (Record: 94–68)

68

2000 N.Y. Mets (Record: 94–68)

68

2012 S.F. Giants* (Record: 94–68)

67

1966 L.A. Dodgers (Record: 95–67)

67

1978 L.A. Dodgers (Record: 95–67)

67

1987 St.L. Cardinals (Record: 95–67)

67

1988 L.A. Dodgers* (Record: 95–67)

*Won World Series

Teams with Lowest Batting Average (Season), Winning World Series

Avg.

Team

Record

.230

Chi. White Sox, 1906

93–58

.235

Det. Tigers, 1968

103–59

.240

Oak. A’s, 1972

93–62

.242

N.Y. Mets, 1969

100–62

.245

L.A. Dodgers, 1965

97–65

.247

Oak. A’s, 1974

90–72

.248

Bost. Red Sox, 1916

91–63

.248

L.A. Dodgers, 1988

94–67

.249

Chi. Cubs, 1908

99–55

.249

Bost. Red Sox, 1918

75–51

.250

Chi. Cubs, 1907

107–45

.250

Atl. Braves, 1995

90–54

Teams Winning World Series a Year After Finishing with a Losing Record

Team

WS-Winning Season

Losing Season

Bost. Braves (NL)

1914 (94–59)

1913 (69–82)

Wash. Senators (AL)

1924 (92–62)

1923 (75–78)

N.Y. Giants (NL)

1954 (97–57)

1953 (70–84)

L.A. Dodgers (NL)

1959 (88–68)

1958 (71–83)

L.A. Dodgers (NL)

1965 (97–65)

1964 (80–82)

N.Y. Mets (NL)

1969 (100–62)

1968 (73–89)

Min. Twins (AL)

1987 (85–77)

1986 (71–91)

L.A. Dodgers (NL)

1988 (94–67)

1987 (73–89)

Cin. Reds (NL)

1990 (91–71)

1989 (75–87)

Min. Twins (AL)

1991 (95–67)

1990 (74–88)*

Ana. Angels (AL)

2002 (99–63)

2001 (75–87)

Fla. Marlins (NL)

2003 (91–71)

2002 (79–83)

Bost. Red Sox (AL)

2013 (97–65)

2012 (69–93)*

S.F. Giants (NL)

2014 (88–74)

2013 (76–86)

*Finished in last place.

World Series Champions with More Errors Than League Average

images

images

Players Hitting .500 in World Series (Min. 10 At-Bats)

Billy Hatcher, Cin. Reds (NL), 1990

9-for-12

.750

David Ortiz, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2013

11-for-16

.688

Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1928

10-for-16

.625

Hideki Matsui, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2009

8-for-13

.615

Ricky Ledee, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1998

6-for-10

.600

Chris Sabo, Cin. Reds (NL), 1990

9-for-16

.563

Hank Gowdy, Bost. Braves (NL), 1914

6-for-11

.545

Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1928

6-for-11

.545

Bret Boone*, Atl. Braves (NL), 1999

7-for-13

.538

Johnny Bench, Cin. Reds (NL), 1976

8-for-15

.533

Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1932

9-for-17

.529

Thurman Munson*, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1976

9-for-17

.529

Dane Iorg, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1982

9-for-17

.529

Larry McLean, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1913

6-for-12

.500

Dave Robertson, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1917

11-for-22

.500

Mark Koenig, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1927

9-for-18

.500

Pepper Martin, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1931

12-for-24

.500

Joe Gordon, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1941

7-for-14

.500

Billy Martin, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1953

12-for-24

.500

Vic Wertz*, Cle. Indians (AL), 1954

8-for-16

.500

Phil Garner, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1979

12-for-24

.500

Paul Molitor, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1993

12-for-24

.500

Tony Gwynn*, S.D. Padres (NL), 1998

8-for-16

.500

Pablo Sandoval, S.F. Giants (NL), 2012

8-for-16

.500

*Member of losing team.

0-for-the Series (Min. 10 At-Bats)

Dal Maxvill, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1968

0-for-22

Jimmy Sheckard, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1906

0-for-21

Billy Sullivan, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1906

0-for-21

Red Murray, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1911

0-for-21

Gil Hodges, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1952

0-for-21

Lonny Frey, Cin. Reds (NL), 1939

0-for-17

Flea Clifton, Det. Tigers (AL), 1935

0-for-16

Mike Epstein, Oak. A’s (AL), 1972

0-for-16

Rafael Belliard, Atl. Braves (NL), 1995

0-for-16

Bill Dahlen, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1905

0-for-15

Wally Berger, Cin. Reds (NL), 1939

0-for-15

Scott Rolen, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2004

0-for-15

Hal Wagner, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1946

0-for-13

Dick Green, Oak. A’s (AL), 1974

0-for-13

Pat Burrell, S.F. Giants (NL), 2010

0-for-13

Carl Reynolds, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1938

0-for-12

Joe Collins, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1952

0-for-12

Barbaro Garbey, Det. Tigers (AL), 1984

0-for-12

Birdie Tebbetts, Det. Tigers (AL), 1940

0-for-11

Davey Williams, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1954

0-for-11

Jim Rivera, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1959

0-for-11

Roy Howell, Milw. Brewers (AL), 1982

0-for-11

Austin Barnes, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2018

0-for-11

Hippo Vaughn, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1918

0-for-10

Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s (AL), 1931

0-for-10

Felix Mantilla, Milw. Braves (NL), 1957

0-for-10

Jim Leyritz, S.D. Padres (NL), 1998

0-for-10

Pete Kozma, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2013

0-for-10

Players on World Series–Winning Teams in Both Leagues

American League

National League

Rick Aguilera

Min. Twins, 1991

N.Y. Mets, 1986

Doug Bair

Det. Tigers, 1984

St.L. Cardinals, 1982

Josh Beckett

Bost. Red Sox, 2007

Fla. Marlins, 2003

Joe Blanton

K.C. Royals, 2015*

Phila. Phillies, 2008

Bert Blyleven

Min. Twins, 1987

Pitt. Pirates, 1979

A.J. Burnett

N.Y. Yankees, 2009

Fla. Marlins, 2003*

Terry Crowley

Balt. Orioles, 1970

Cin. Reds, 1975

Mike Cuellar

Balt. Orioles, 1970

St.L. Cardinals, 1964*

Vic Davalillo

Oak. A’s, 1973

Pitt. Pirates, 1971

Murry Dickson

N.Y. Yankees, 1958

St.L. Cardinals, 1942 and 1946

Mariano Duncan

N.Y. Yankees, 1996

Cin. Reds, 1990

Leo Durocher

N.Y. Yankees, 1928

St.L. Cardinals, 1934

David Eckstein

Ana. Angels, 2002

St.L. Cardinals, 2006

Lonny Frey

N.Y. Yankees, 1947

Cin. Reds, 1940

Billy Gardner

N.Y. Yankees, 1961

N.Y. Giants, 1954*

Kirk Gibson

Det. Tigers, 1984

L.A. Dodgers, 1988

Dwight Gooden

N.Y. Yankees, 1996*

N.Y. Mets, 1986

Alfredo Griffin

Tor. Blue Jays, 1992–93

L.A. Dodgers, 1988

Don Gullett

N.Y. Yankees, 1977

Cin. Reds, 1975–76

Mule Haas

Phila. A’s, 1929–30

Pitt. Pirates, 1925*

Johnny Hopp

N.Y. Yankees, 1950–51

St.L. Cardinals, 1942 and 1944

Dane Iorg

K.C. Royals, 1985

St.L. Cardinals, 1982

Danny Jackson

K.C. Royals, 1985

Cin. Reds, 1990

Howard Johnson

Det. Tigers, 1984

N.Y. Mets, 1986

Jay Johnstone

N.Y. Yankees, 1978

L.A. Dodgers, 1981

David Justice

N.Y. Yankees, 2000

Atl. Braves, 1995

Byung-Hyun Kim

Bost. Red Sox, 2004*

Ariz. D’backs, 2001

John Lackey

Ana. Angels, 2002; and Bost. Red Sox, 2013

Chi. Cubs, 2016

Al Leiter

Tor. Blue Jays, 1993

Fla. Marlins, 1997

Jon Lester

Bost. Red Sox, 2007

Chi. Cubs, 2016

Javier Lopez

Bost. Red Sox, 2007

S.F. Giants, 2010, 2012* and 2014

Mike Lowell

Bost. Red Sox, 2007

Fla. Marlins, 2003

Ryan Madsen

K.C. Royals, 2015

Phila. Phillies, 2008

Roger Maris

N.Y. Yankees, 1960–61

St.L. Cardinals, 1967

Eddie Mathews

Det. Tigers, 1968

Milw. Braves, 1957

Dal Maxvill

Oak. A’s, 1972* and 1974

St.L. Cardinals, 1964 and 1967

Stuffy McInnis

Phila. A’s, 1911 and 1913; and Bost. Red Sox, 1918

Pitt. Pirates, 1925

Don McMahon

Det. Tigers, 1968

Milw. Braves, 1957

Paul O’Neill

N.Y. Yankees, 1996 and 1998–2000

Cin. Reds, 1990

Dave Parker

Pitt. Pirates, 1979

Oak. A’s, 1989

Paul Richards

Det. Tigers, 1945

N.Y. Giants, 1933*

David Ross

Bost. Red Sox, 2013

Chi. Cubs, 2016

Dutch Ruether

N.Y. Yankees, 1927*

Cin. Reds, 1919

Rosy Ryan

N.Y. Yankees, 1928*

N.Y. Giants, 1921* and 1923

Curt Schilling

Bost. Red Sox, 2004 and 2007

Ariz. D’backs, 2001

John Shelby

Balt. Orioles, 1983

L.A. Dodgers, 1988

Bill Skowron

N.Y. Yankees, 1956, 1958, and 1961–62

L.A. Dodgers, 1963

Enos Slaughter

N.Y. Yankees, 1956 and 1958

St.L. Cardinals, 1942 and 1944

Lonnie Smith

K.C. Royals, 1985

Phila. Phillies, 1980, and St.L. Cardinals, 1982

Scott Spiezio

Ana. Angels, 2002

St.L. Cardinals, 2006

Dave Stewart

Oak. A’s, 1989

L.A. Dodgers, 1981

Darryl Strawberry

N.Y. Yankees, 1996 and 1999*

N.Y. Mets, 1986

Gene Tenace

Oak. A’s, 1972–74

St.L. Cardinals, 1982

Dick Tracewski

Det. Tigers, 1968

L.A. Dodgers, 1963 and 1965

Juan Uribe

Chi. White Sox, 2005

.S.F. Giants, 2010

Bob Welch

Oak. A’s, 1989

L.A. Dodgers, 1981

Devon White

Tor. Blue Jays, 1992–93

Fla. Marlins, 1997

Ben Zobrist

K.C. Royals, 2015

Chi. Cubs, 2016

*Did not play.

Pitchers in World Series with Highest Slugging Percentage

images

images

World Series–Ending Hits

1912

Bost. Red Sox (AL) Larry Gardner hits a deep sacrifice drive to N.Y. Giant (NL) right fielder Josh Devore to score Boston second baseman Steve Yerkes with the winning run in the eighth game of the Series (one had ended in a tie) as Boston scored two in the bottom of the 10th inning for a comeback 3–2 win to win Series 4 games to 3.

1924

Earl McNeeley’s single over Freddie Lindstrom’s head in the 12th inning of Game 7 drives in Muddy Ruel with the winning run as the Wash. Senators (AL) beat the N.Y. Giants (NL), 4 games to 3.

1929

Bing Miller’s double in the 9th inning of Game 5 drives in Al Simmons with the winning run as the Phila. A’s (AL) beat the Chi. Cubs (NL), 4 games to 1.

1935

Goose Goslin’s single in the ninth inning drives in Charlie Gehringer with the winning run as the Det. Tigers (AL) beat the Chi. Cubs (NL), 4 games to 2.

1953

Billy Martin’s 12th hit of the Series, a single, drives in Hank Bauer with the winning run as the N.Y. Yankees (AL) beat the Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 4 games to 2.

1960

Bill Mazeroski’s lead-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 7 wins the Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) over the N.Y. Yankees (AL), 4 games to 3.

1991

Pinch-hitter Gener Larkin singles into the outfield off pitcher Alejandro Pena to drive in Dan Gladden to give the Minnesota Twins (AL) the Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Braves (NL), 1–0.

1993

Joe Carter’s bottom-of-the-ninth home run off pitcher Mitch Williams with Rickey Henderson and Paul Molitor aboard gives the Tor. Blue Jays (AL) an 8–6 victory over the Phila. Phillies (NL) (and their second straight World Championship), 4 games to 2.

1997

Edgar Renteria’s ground-ball single up the middle scored Craig Counsell as the Fla. Marlins (NL) rallied with two in the 11th inning against the Cle. Indians (AL) to win Game 7, 3–2.

2001

Luis Gonzalez’s bloop single over a drawn-in N.Y. Yankees (AL) infield in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 7 wins the Series for the Ariz. D’backs (NL), 4 games to 3.

Pitchers in World Series with 300 Career Wins

Wins

Cy Young, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1903

379

Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1912

312

Christy Mathewson, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1913

337

Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators (AL), 1924

377

Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators (AL), 1925

397

Pete Alexander, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1926

327

Pete Alexander, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1928

364

Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1983

300

Roger Clemens, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2003

310

Hous. Astros (NL), 2005

341

Players on World Series Teams in Three Decades

Yogi Berra

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1947 and 1949

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1950–53 and 1955–58

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1960–61 and 1963

Roger Clemens

Bost. Red Sox (AL)

1986

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1999

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

2000–01, 2003

Hous. Astros (NL)

2005

Bill Dickey

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1928*

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1932 and 1936–39

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1941–43

Joe DiMaggio

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1936–39

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1941–42, 1947, and 1949

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1950–51

Leo Durocher

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1928

St.L. Cardinals (NL)

1934

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)

1941*

Willie Mays

N.Y. Giants (NL)

1951 and 1954

S.F. Giants (NL)

1962

N.Y. Mets (NL)

1973

Tug McGraw

N.Y. Mets (NL)

1969*

N.Y. Mets (NL)

1973

Phila. Phillies (NL)

1980

Jim Palmer

Balt. Orioles (AL)

1966 and 1969

Balt. Orioles (AL)

1970–71 and 1979

Balt. Orioles (AL)

1983

Herb Pennock

Phila. A’s (AL)

1913* and 1914

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1923 and 1926–28*

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1932

Billy Pierce

Det. Tigers (AL)

1945*

Chi. White Sox (AL)

1959

S.F. Giants (NL)

1962

Babe Ruth

Bost. Red Sox (AL)

1915–16 and 1918

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1921–23 and 1926–28

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1932

Wally Schang

Phila. A’s (AL) and Bost. Red Sox (AL)

1913–14 and 1918

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1921–23

Phila. A’s (AL)

1930*

Bob Welch

L.A. Dodgers (NL)

1978

L.A. Dodgers (NL)

1981

Oak. A’s (AL)

.1990

Matt Williams

S.F. Giants (NL)

1989

Cle. Indians (AL)

.1997

Ariz. D’backs (NL)

2001

Jimmy Wilson

St.L. Cardinals (NL)

1928

St.L. Cardinals (NL)

1930–31

Cin. Reds (NL)

1940

*Did not play.

Players with World Series Home Runs in Three Decades

Yogi Berra

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1947

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1950, 1952–53, and 1955–57

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1960–61

Joe DiMaggio

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1937–39

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1947 and 1949

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1950–51

Matt Williams

S.F. Giants (NL)

1989

Cle. Indians (AL)

1997

Ariz. D’backs (NL)

.2001

Eddie Murray

Balt. Orioles (AL)

1979

Balt. Orioles (AL)

1983

Cle. Indians (AL)

1995

Player-Managers on World Series–Winning Teams

Jimmy Collins

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1903

John McGraw

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1905

Fielder Jones

Chi. White Sox (AL), 1906

Frank Chance

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1907, 1908

Fred Clarke

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1909

Jake Stahl

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1912

John Carrigan

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1915 and 1916

Tris Speaker

Cle. Indians (AL), 1920

Bucky Harris

Wash. Senators (AL), 1924

Rogers Hornsby

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1926

Gabby Street

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1931

Bill Terry

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1933

Frankie Frisch

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1934

Mickey Cochrane

Det. Tigers (NL), 1935

Lou Boudreau

Cle. Indians (AL), 1948

World Series–Winning Managers Who Never Played in Majors

Ed Barrow

Bost. Red Sox (AL)

1918

Johnny Keane

St.L. Cardinals (NL)

1964

Jim Leyland

Fla. Marlins (NL)

1997

Joe Maddon

Chi. Cubs (NL)

2016

Joe McCarthy

N.Y. Yankees (AL)

1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, and 1943

Jack McKeon

Fla. Marlins (NL)

2003

Pants Rowland

Chi. White Sox (AL)

1917

Earl Weaver

Balt. Orioles (AL)

1966 and 1970

Leaders in Offensive Categories, Never Appearing in World Series (Post-1903)

Games

Rafael Palmeiro

2831

Base Hits

Ichiro Suzuki

3089

Runs

Rafael Palmeiro

1663

Singles

Ichiro Suzuki

2514

Doubles

Rafael Palmeiro

585

Triples

George Sisler

164

Home Runs

Ken Griffey Jr.

630

Grand Slams

Carlos Lee

17

Pinch-Hit Home Runs

Dave Hansen

15

Total Bases

Rafael Palmeiro

5388

Extra-Base Hits

Rafael Palmeiro

1192

Ken Griffery Jr.

1192

RBIs

Ken Griffey Jr.

1836

Walks

Frank Thomas

1667

Strikeouts

Adam Dunn

2379

Slugging Percentage (Min. 4000 Total Bases)

Frank Thomas

.555

Batting Average (Min. 10 Seasons)

Lefty O’Doul

.349

.300 Seasons

Luke Appling

16

Stolen Bases

Ichiro Suzuki

509

Most Seasons, Never Appearing in World Series (Post-1903)

24

Phil Niekro, pitcher (1964–87)

23

Julio Franco, first base (1982–94, 1996–97,1999, 2001–07)

22

Harold Baines, outfield and designated hitter (1980–2001)

22

Gaylord Perry, pitcher (1962–83)

22

Ken Griffey Jr., outfield (1989–2010)

21

Tom Gordon, pitcher (1988–1999, 2001–09)

21

Ted Lyons, pitcher (1923–42, 1946)

21

Lindy McDaniel, pitcher (1955–75)

21

Danny Darwin, pitcher (1978–98)

21

Frank Tanana, pitcher (1973–93)

20

Johnny Cooney, outfield (1921–30, 1935–44)

20

Mel Harder, pitcher (1928–47)

20

Luke Appling, shortstop (1930–43, 1945–50)

20

Dutch Leonard, pitcher (1933–36, 1938–53)

20

Mickey Vernon, first base (1939–43, 1946–60)

20

Elmer Valo, outfield (1940–43, 1946–61)

20

Brian Downing, outfield (1973–92)

20

Rafael Palmeiro, first base (1986–2005)

19

Cy Williams, outfield (1912–30)

19

Rube Bressler, outfield and pitcher (1914–32)

19

Al Lopez, catcher (1928, 1930–47)

19

Ernie Banks, shortstop and first base (1953–71)

19

Tony Taylor, second base (1958–76)

19

Ferguson Jenkins, pitcher (1965–83)

19

Rod Carew, infield (1967–85)

19

Gene Garber, pitcher (1969–70, 1972–88)

19

Jose Cruz, outfield (1970–88)

19

Torii Hunter, outfield (1997–2015)

19

Mark McLemore, infield and outfield (1986–2004)

19

Chris Speier, infield (1971–89)

19

Andres Galarraga, first base (1985–2004)

19

B.J. Surhoff, infield (1987–2005)

19

Frank Thomas, first base (1990–2008)

Playing Most Games, Never Appearing in World Series (Post-1903)

Rafael Palmeiro (1986–2005)

2831

Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010)

2671

Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2018)

2651

Andre Dawson (1976–86)

2627

Ernie Banks (1953–71)

2528

Julio Franco (1982–94, 1996–97, 1999, 2001–07)

2527

Billy Williams (1959–76)

2488

Rod Carew (1967–85)

2469

Bobby Abreu (1996–2012, 2014)

2425

Luke Appling (1930–43, 1945–50)

2422

Mickey Vernon (1939–43, 1946–60)

2409

Buddy Bell (1972–89)

2405

Players with the Most Home Runs, Never Appearing in World Series

Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010)

630

Sammy Sosa (1989–2005, 2007)

609

Rafael Palmeiro (1986–2005)

569

Frank Thomas (1990–2008)

521

Ernie Banks (1953–71)

512

Carlos Delgado (1993–2009)

473

Adam Dunn (2001–2014)

462

Dave Kingman (1971–86)

442

Andre Dawson (1976–96)

438

Juan Gonzalez (1990–2005)

434

Billy Williams (1959–76)

426

Andres Galarraga (1985–2004)

399

Dale Murphy (1976–93)

398

Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015)

386

Harold Baines (1980–2000)

384

Edwin Encarnacion* (2005–)

380

Rocky Colavito (1955–68)

374

Ralph Kiner (1946–55)

369

Carlos Lee (1999–2012)

358

Torii Hunter (1997–2015)

353

Ellis Burks (1987–2004)

352

Dick Allen (1963–77)

351

Jose Bautista* (2004–)

344

Ron Santo (1960–74)

342

Bobby Bonds (1968–81)

332

* Still active.

Players with Highest Lifetime Batting Average, Never Appearing in World Series (Post-1903; Min. 10 Seasons)

Harry Heilmann (1914, 1916–30, 1932)

.342

George Sisler (1915–22, 1924–30)

.340

Nap Lajoie (1903–16)

.328

Rod Carew (1967–85)

.328

Fats Fothergill (1922–33)

.325

Babe Herman (1926–37, 1945)

.324

Ken Williams (1915–29)

.319

Bibb Falk (1920–31)

.314

Cecil Travis (1933–41, 1945–47)

.314

Jack Fournier (1912–18, 1920–27)

.313

Nomar Garciaparra (1996–2009)

.313

Edgar Martinez (1987–2004)

.312

Baby Doll Jacobson (1915, 1917, 1919–27)

.311

Luke Appling (1930–43, 1945–50)

.311

Rip Radcliff (1934–43)

.311

Ichiro Suzuki (2001–18)

.311

Joey Votto (2007–)

.311

Players with Most Hits, Never Appearing in World Series (Post-1903)

Ichiro Suzuki (2001–18)

3089

Rod Carew (1967–85)

3053

Rafael Palmeiro (1986–2005)

3020

George Sisler (1915–22, 1924–30)

2812

Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010)

2781

Andre Dawson (1976–96)

2774

Luke Appling (1930–43, 1945–50)

2749

Billy Williams (1959–76)

2711

Harry Heilmann (1914, 1916–30, 1932)

2660

Julio Franco (1982–94, 1996–97, 1999, 2001–07)

2586

Ernie Banks (1953–71)

2583

Buddy Bell (1972–89)

2514

Mickey Vernon (1939–43, 1946–60)

2495

Bobby Abreu (1996–2012, 2014)

2470

Frank Thomas (1990–2008)

2468

Torii Hunter (1997–2015))

2452

Sammy Sosa (1989–2007)

2408

Miguel Tejada (1997–2011, 2013)

2407

Ryne Sandberg (1981–97)

2386

Brett Butler (1981–97)

2375

Joe Torre (1960–77)

2342

Andres Galarraga (1985–2004)

2333

Leaders in Pitching Categories, Never Pitching in World Series (Post-1903)

Victories

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

318

Games Pitched

Dan Plesac (1986–2003)

1064

Games Started

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

716

Complete Games

Ted Lyons (1923–42, 1946)

356

Innings Pitched

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

5404

ERA (Min. 2000 Innings)

Addie Joss (1903–10)

1.77

Hits Allowed

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

5044

Runs Allowed

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

2337

Losses

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

274

Grand Slams Allowed

Ned Garver (1948–61)

9

Milt Pappas (1957–73)

9

Tom Gordon (1988–99, 2001–09)

9

Lee Smith (1980–97)

9

20-Win Seasons

Ferguson Jenkins (1965–83)

7

Saves

Lee Smith (1980–97)

478

Shutouts

Gaylord Perry (1962–83)

53

Walks

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

1809

Strikeouts

Gaylord Perry (1962–83)

3534

Pitchers with Most Wins, Never Appearing in World Series (Post-1903)

Phil Niekro (1964–87)

318

Gaylord Perry (1961–83)

314

Ferguson Jenkins (1965–83)

284

Ted Lyons (1923–42, 1946)

260

Frank Tanana (1973–93)

240

Jim Bunning (1955–71)

224

Hooks Dauss (1912–26)

223

Mel Harder (1928–47)

223

Joe Niekro (1967–88)

221

Jerry Reuss (1969–90)

220

Wilbur Cooper (1912–26)

216

Jim Perry (1959–75)

215

Milt Pappas (1957–73)

209

Roy Halladay (1998–2013)

203

George Uhle (1919–34, 1936)

200

Chuck Finley (1986–2003)

200

Pitchers with World Series Wins in Both Leagues

Josh Beckett

Fla. Marlins (NL), 2003; Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2007

Hank Borowy

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1943; Chi. Cubs (NL), 1945

Jack Coombs

Phila. A’s (AL), 1910, 1911; Bklyn. Robins (NL), 1916

Don Larsen

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1956, 1957, 1958; S.F. Giants (NL), 1962

Jon Lester

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2007, 2013; Chi. Cubs (NL), 2016

Johnny Sain

Bost. Braves (NL), 1948; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1953

Curt Schilling

Phila. Phillies (NL), 1993; Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2001; Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2004

Pitchers with World Series Losses in Both Leagues

Al Downing

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1963, 1964; L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1974

Dock Ellis

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1971; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1976

Don Gullett

Cin. Reds (NL), 1975; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1976, 1977

Danny Jackson

K.C. Royals (AL), 1985; Phila. Phillies (NL), 1993

Charlie Leibrandt

K.C. Royals (AL), 1985; Atl. Braves (NL), 1991, 1992

John Lackey

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2013; Chi. Cubs (NL), 2016

Pat Malone

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1929; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1936

Johnny Sain

Bost. Braves (NL), 1948; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1952

Don Sutton

L.A. Dodgers (NL) 1978; Milw. Brewers (AL), 1982

Players Whose Home Run Won World Series Game 1–0

Casey Stengel, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1923, Game 3, 7th inning, off Sam Jones, N.Y. Yankees (AL)

Tommy Henrich, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1949, Game 1, 9th inning, off Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)

Paul Blair, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1966, Game 3, 5th inning, off Claude Osteen, L.A. Dodgers (NL)

Frank Robinson, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1966, Game 4 (final game), 4th inning, off Don Drysdale, L.A. Dodgers (NL)

David Justice, Atl. Braves (NL), 1995, Game 6 (final game), 6th inning, off Jim Poole, Cle. Indians (AL)

Brothers Who Were World Series Teammates

Felipe Alou, outfield, and Matty Alou, outfield, S.F. Giants (NL), 1962

Jesse Barnes, pitcher, and Virgil Barnes, pitcher, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1922

George Brett, third base, and Ken Brett, pitcher, K.C. Royals (AL), 1980

Mort Cooper, pitcher, and Walker Cooper, catcher, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1942–44

Dizzy Dean, pitcher, and Paul Dean, pitcher, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1934

Lloyd Waner, outfield, and Paul Waner, outfield, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1927

Brothers Facing Each Other in World Series

Clete Boyer, third base, N.Y. Yankees (AL), and Ken Boyer, third base, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1964

Doc Johnston, first base, Cle. Indians (AL), and Jimmy Johnston, third base, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1920

Bob Meusel, outfield, N.Y. Yankees (AL), and Irish Meusel, outfield, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1921–23

Fathers and Sons in World Series Competition

Father

Son

Felipe Alou, outfield, S.F. Giants (NL), 1962

Moises Alou, outfield, Fla. Marlins (NL), 1997

Jim Bagby Sr., pitcher, Cle. Indians (AL), 1920

Jim Bagby Jr., pitcher, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1946

Clay Bellinger, outfielder, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1999–2001

Cody Bellinger, first base and outfield, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2017–18

Pedro Borbon, pitcher, Cin. Reds (NL), 1972, 1975–76

Pedro Borbon Jr., pitcher, Atl. Braves (NL), 1995

Ray Boone, pinch hitter, Cle. Indians (AL), 1948

Bob Boone, catcher, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1980

Bob Boone, catcher, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1980

Aaron Boone, third base, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2003

Sal Butera, catcher, Min. Twins, 1987

Drew Butera, catcher, K.C. Royals, 2015

Cecil Fielder, first base and designated hitter, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1996

Prince Fielder, first base, Det. Tigers (AL), 2012

Dave Duncan, catcher, Oak. A’s (AL), 1972

Chris Duncan, outfield, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2006

Jim Hegan, catcher, Cle. Indians (AL), 1948 and 1954

Mike Hegan, pinch hitter and first base, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1964; Oak. A’s (AL), 1972

Julian Javier, second base and pinch hitter, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1964, 1967–68; Cin. Reds (NL), 1972

Stan Javier, outfield and pinch runner, Oak. A’s (1988–89)

Ernie Johnson, shortstop, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1923

Don Johnson, second base, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1945

Bob Kennedy, outfield, Cle. Indians (AL), 1948

Terry Kennedy, catcher, S.D. Padres (NL), 1984

Mel Stottlemyre, pitcher, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1964

Todd Stottlemyre, pithcer, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1992–93

Ed Spiezio, infield, St.L. Cardinals, 1967–68

Scott Spiezio, infield, Ana. Angels (AL) 2002; St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2006

Billy Sullivan Sr., catcher, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1906

Billy Sullivan Jr., catcher, Det. Tigers (AL), 1940

Batting Average of .400 Hitters in World Series Play

.345

Joe Jackson, 1919 World Series, Chi. White Sox

.408 in 1910

.295

Bill Terry, 1924, 1933, and 1934 World Series, N.Y. Giants

.401 in 1930

.262

Ty Cobb, 1907, 1908 and 1909 World Series, Det. Tigers

.420 in 1911, .410 in 1912, .401 in 1922

.245

Rogers Hornsby, 1926 World Series, St.L. Cardinals; 1929 World Series Chi. Cubs

.401 in 1922, .424 in 1924, .403 in 1925

.200

Ted Williams, 1946 World Series, Bost. Red Sox

.406 in 1941

Batting Averages of .400 in World Series Play

images

Players Hitting World Series Home Runs in Each League

American League

National League

Miguel Cabrera

Det. Tigers, 2012

Fla. Marlins, 2003

Kirk Gibson

Det. Tigers, 1984

L.A. Dodgers, 1988

Roger Maris

N.Y. Yankees, 1960–62 and 1964

St.L. Cardinals, 1967

Frank Robinson

Balt. Orioles, 1966 and 1969–71

Cin. Reds, 1961

Bill Skowron

N.Y. Yankees, 1955–56, 1958, and 1960–61

L.A. Dodgers, 1963

Enos Slaughter

N.Y. Yankees, 1956

St.L. Cardinals, 1942 and 1946

Matt Williams

Cle. Indians, 1997

S.F. Giants, 1989; Ariz. D’backs, 2001

Reggie Smith

Bost. Red Sox, 1967

St.L. Cardinals, 1977–78

World Series Inside-The-Park Home Runs

images

World Series Teams Using Six Different Starting Pitchers

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1947

Game 1

Ralph Branca (lost)

Games 2 and 6

Vic Lombardi (lost and won)

Game 3

Joe Hatten (won)

Game 4

Harry Taylor (won)

Game 5

Rex Barney (lost)

Game 7

Hal Gregg (lost)

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1955

Game 1

Don Newcombe (lost)

Game 2

Billy Loes (lost)

Games 3 and 7

Johnny Podres (won and won)

Game 4

Carl Erskine (won)

Game 5

Roger Craig (won)

Game 6

Karl Spooner (lost)

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1971

Game 1

Dock Ellis (lost)

Game 2

Bob Johnson (lost)

Games 3 and 7

Steve Blass (won and won)

Game 4

Luke Walker (won)

Game 5

Nelson Briles (won)

Game 6

Bob Moose (lost)

Rookies Starting Seventh Game of World Series

Babe Adams, Pitt. Pirates (NL) (vs. Det. Tigers, AL), 1909

Pitched complete game and wins 8–0

Hugh Bedient, Bost. Red Sox (AL) (vs. N.Y. Giants, NL), 1912

Pitched 7 innings, no decision* (Bost. wins 3–2)

Spec Shea, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers, NL), 1947

Pitched 1⅓ innings, no decision (N.Y. wins 5–2)

Joe Black, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL) (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL), 1952

Pitched 5⅓ innings and loses 4–2

Mel Stottlemyre, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. St.L. Cardinals, NL), 1964

Pitched 4 innings and loses 7–5

Joe Magrane, St.L. Cardinals (NL) (vs. Min. Twins, AL), 1987

Pitched 4⅓ innings, no decision (Min. wins 4–2)

John Lackey, Ana. Angels (AL) (vs. S.F. Giants, NL), 2002

Pitched 5 innings and wins 4–1

*Started last game of eight-game Series.

Players Playing Four Different Positions in World Series Competition, Career

Elston Howard

Left field, right field, first base, catcher

Tony Kubek

Left field, third base, center field, shortstop

Jackie Robinson

First base, second base, left field, third base

Pete Rose

Right field, left field, third base, first base

Babe Ruth

Pitcher, left field, right field, first base

Players Stealing Home in World Series Game

Bill Dahlen, N.Y. Giants (NL) (vs. Phila. A’s, AL), 1905, Game 3, 5th inning*

George Davis, Chi. White Sox (AL) (vs. Chi. Cubs, NL), 1906, Game 5, 3rd inning*

Jimmy Slagle, Chi. Cubs (NL) (vs. Det. Tigers, AL), 1907, Game 4, 7th inning*

Ty Cobb, Det. Tigers (AL) (vs. Pitt. Pirates, NL), 1909, Game 2, 3rd inning

Buck Herzog, N.Y. Giants (NL) (vs. Bost. Red Sox, AL), 1912, Game 6, 1st inning

Butch Schmidt, Bost. Braves (NL) (vs. Phila. A’s, AL), 1914, Game 1, 8th inning*

Mike McNally, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. N.Y. Giants, NL), 1921, Game 1, 5th inning

Bob Meusel, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. N.Y. Giants, NL), 1921, Game 2, 8th inning

Bob Meusel, N.Y. Yankees (AL) (vs. St.L. Cardinals, NL), 1928, Game 3, 6th inning*

Hank Greenberg, Det. Tigers (AL) (vs. St.L. Cardinals, NL), 1934, Game 4, 8th inning*

Monte Irvin, N.Y. Giants (NL) (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL),1951, Game 1, 1st inning

Jackie Robinson, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL) (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL), 1955, Game 1, 8th inning

Tim McCarver, St.L. Cardinals (NL) (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL), 1964, Game 7, 4th inning*

Brad Fullmer, Ana. Angels (AL) (vs. S.F. Giants, NL), 2002, Game 2, 1st inning

*Front end of double steal.

Pitchers Hitting Home Runs in World Series Play

Jim Bagby Sr., Cle. Indians (AL) (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers, NL), 1920, Game 5

Rosy Ryan, N.Y. Giants (NL) (vs. Wash. Senators, AL), 1924, Game 3

Jack Bentley, N.Y. Giants (NL) (vs. Wash. Senators, AL), 1924, Game 5

Jesse Haines, St.L. Cardinals (NL) (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL), 1926, Game 3

Bucky Walters, Cin. Reds (NL) (vs. Det. Tigers, AL), 1940, Game 6

Lew Burdette, Milw. Braves (NL) (vs. N.Y. Yankees, AL), 1958, Game 2

Mudcat Grant, Min. Twins (AL) (vs. L.A. Dodgers, NL), 1965, Game 6

Jose Santiago, Bost. Red Sox (AL) (vs. St.L. Cardinals, NL), 1967, Game 1*

Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals (NL) (vs. Bost. Red Sox, AL), 1967, Game 4

Mickey Lolich, Det. Tigers (AL) (vs. St.L. Cardinals, NL), 1968, Game 2

Dave McNally, Balt. Orioles (AL) (vs. N.Y. Mets, NL), 1969, Game 5*

Dave McNally**, Balt. Orioles (AL) (vs. Cin. Reds, NL), 1970, Game 3

Ken Holtzman, Oak. A’s (AL) (vs. L.A. Dodgers, NL), 1974, Game 4

Joe Blanton, Phila. Phillies (NL) (vs. T.B. Rays, AL), 2008, Game 4

*Hit home run in losing effort.

**Hit grand slam home run.

Cy Young Winners Facing Each Other in World Series Games

Denny McLain, Det. Tigers (AL), vs. Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1968, Games 1 and 4

Mike Cuellar, Balt. Orioles (AL), vs. Tom Seaver, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1969, Games 1 and 4

Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s (AL), vs. Mike Marshall, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1974, Games 1 and 3

World Series in Which Neither Team Had a 20-Game Winner

Bost. Red Sox (AL) vs. Cin. Reds (NL), 1975

N.Y. Yankees (AL) vs. Cin. Reds (NL), 1976

N.Y. Yankees (AL) vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1981

Milw. Brewers (AL) vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1982

Balt. Orioles (AL) vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), 1983

Det. Tigers (AL) vs. S.D. Padres (NL), 1984

Min. Twins (AL) vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1987

Tor. Blue Jays (AL) vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), 1993

Cle. Indians (AL) vs. Atl. Braves (NL), 1995

Cle. Indians (AL) vs. Fla. Marlins (NL), 1997

N.Y. Yankees (AL) vs. N.Y. Mets (NL), 2000

Ana. Angels (AL) vs. S.F. Giants (NL), 2002

Det. Tigers (AL) vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2006

Bost. Red Sox (AL) vs. Colo. Rockies (NL), 2007

T.B. Rays (AL) vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), 2008

N.Y. Yankees (AL) vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), 2009

Tex. Rangers (AL) vs. S.F. Giants (NL), 2010

Tex. Rangers (AL) vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2011

Det. Tigers (AL) vs. S.F. Giants (NL), 2012

Bost. Red Sox (AL) vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2013

K.C. Royals (AL) vs. S.F. Giants (NL), 2014

K.C. Royals (AL) vs. N.Y. Mets (NL), 2015

Cle. Indians (AL), vs. Chi. Cubs (NL), 2016

Hous. Astros (AL) vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2017

Bost. Red Sox (AL) vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2018

Pitchers with Lowest ERA in Total World Series Play (Min. 25 Innings)

images

World Series Grand Slams

Elmer Smith, Cle. Indians (AL), 1920, Game 5, 1st inning, off Burleigh Grimes, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)

Tony Lazzeri, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1936, Game 2, 3rd inning, off Dick Coffman, N.Y. Giants (NL)

Gil McDougald, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1951, Game 5, 3rd inning, off Larry Jansen, N.Y. Giants (NL)

Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1953, Game 5, 3rd inning, off Russ Meyer, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)

Yogi Berra, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1956, Game 2, 2nd inning, off Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)

Bill Skowron, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1956, Game 7, 7th inning, off Roger Craig, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL)

Bobby Richardson, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1960, Game 3, 1st inning, off Clem Labine, Pitt. Pirates (NL)

Chuck Hiller, S.F. Giants (NL), 1962, Game 4, 7th inning, off Marshall Bridges, N.Y. Yankees (AL)

Ken Boyer, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1964, Game 4, 6th inning, off Al Downing, N.Y. Yankees (AL)

Joe Pepitone, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1964, Game 6, 8th inning, off Gordie Richardson, St.L. Cardinals (NL)

Jim Northrup, Det. Tigers (AL), 1968, Game 6, 3rd inning, off Larry Jaster, St.L. Cardinals (NL)

Dave McNally, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1970, Game 3, 6th inning, off Wayne Granger, Cin. Reds (NL)

Dan Gladden, Min. Twins (AL), 1987, Game 1, 4th inning, off Bob Forsch, St.L. Cardinals (NL)

Kent Hrbek, Min. Twins (AL), 1987, Game 6, 6th inning, off Ken Dayley, St.L. Cardinals (NL)

Jose Canseco, Oak. A’s (AL), 1988, Game 1, 2nd inning, off Tim Belcher, L.A. Dodgers (NL)

Lonnie Smith, Atl. Braves (NL), 1992, Game 5, 5th inning, off Jack Morris, Tor. Blue Jays (AL)

Tino Martinez, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1998, Game 1, 7th inning, off Mark Langston, S.D. Padres (NL)

Paul Konerko, Chi. White Sox (AL), 2005, Game 2, 7th inning, off Chad Qualls, Hous. Astros (NL)

Addison Russell, Chi. Cubs (NL), 2016, Game 6, 3rd inning, off Dan Otero, Cle. Indians (AL)

Players on Three Different World Series Clubs

Don Baylor

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1986

Min. Twins (AL), 1987

Oak. A’s (AL), 1988

Joe Bush

Phila. A’s (AL), 1913–14

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1918

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1922–23

Bobby Byrne

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1909

Phila. Phillies (NL), 1915

Chi. White Sox (AL), 1917*

Roger Clemens

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1986

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1999–2001, 2003

Hous. Astros (NL), 2005

Vic Davalillo

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1971

Oak. A’s (AL), 1973

L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1977–78

Paul Derringer

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1931

Cin. Reds (NL), 1939–40

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1945

Leo Durocher

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1928

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1934

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1941*

Mike Gonzalez

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1921*

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1929

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1931*

Burleigh Grimes

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1920

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1930–31

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1932

Heinie Groh

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1912*, 1922–24

Cin. Reds (NL), 1919

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1927

Pinky Higgins

Phila. A’s (AL), 1930*

Det. Tigers (AL), 1940

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1946

Grant Jackson

Balt. Orioles (AL), 1971

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1976

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1979

Mark Koenig

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1926–28

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1932

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1936

John Lackey

Ana. Angels (AL), 2002

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2013

Chi. Cubs (NL), 2016

Ryan Madson

Phila. Phillies (NL), 2008–09

K.C. Royals (AL), 2015

L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2018

Mike McCormick

Cin. Reds (NL), 1940

Bost. Braves (NL), 1948

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1949

Stuffy McInnis

Phila. A’s (AL), 1910*–1911, 1913–14

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1918

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1925

Fred Merkle

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1911–13

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1916

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1918

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1926*

Jack Morris

Det. Tigers (AL), 1984

Min. Twins (AL), 1991

Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1992–1993*

Andy Pafko

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1945

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1952

Milw. Braves (NL), 1957–58

Billy Pierce

Det. Tigers (AL), 1945*

Chi. White Sox (AL), 1959

S.F. Giants (NL), 1962

Edgar Renteria

Fla. Marlins (NL), 1997

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2004

S.F. Giants (NL), 2010

Dutch Ruether

Cin. Reds (NL), 1919

Wash. Senators (AL), 1925

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1926–1927*

Wally Schang

Phila. A’s (AL), 1913–14, 1930*

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1918

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1921–22

Everett Scott

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1915–16, 1918

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1922–23

Wash. Senators (AL), 1925*

Earl Smith

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1921–22

Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1925, 1927

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1928

Lonnie Smith

Phila. Phillies (NL), 1980

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1982

K.C. Royals (AL), 1985

Tuck Stainback

Chi. Cubs (NL), 1935*

Det. Tigers (AL), 1940*

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1942–43

Matt Williams

S.F. Giants (NL), 1989

Cle. Indians (AL), 1997

Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2001

Eddie Stanky

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1947

Bost. Braves (NL), 1948

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1951

*Did not play in Series.

Players Playing for Two Different World Series Champions in Successive Years

Allie Clark, outfield

1947 N.Y. Yankees; 1948 Cle. Indians

Clem Labine, pitcher

1959 L.A. Dodgers; 1960 Pitt. Pirates

Moose Skowron, first base

1962 N.Y. Yankees; 1963 L.A. Dodgers

Don Gullett, pitcher

1976 Cin. Reds; 1977 N.Y. Yankees

Jack Morris, pitcher

1991 Min. Twins; 1992 Tor. Blue Jays

Ben Zobrist, infield and outfield

2015 K.C. Royals; 2016 Chi. Cubs

Players with Same Lifetime Batting Average as Their World Series Overall Average

Lifetime/World Series Batting Average

World Series Appearance(s)

Duffy Lewis (1910–17, 1919–21)

.284

1912 and 1915–16

Phil Linz (1962–68)

.235

1963–64

Danny Murphy (1900–15)

.288

1905 and 1910–11

Paul Waner (1926–45)

.333

1927

Batting Champions Facing Each Other in World Series

Ty Cobb (.377), Det. Tigers (AL), and Honus Wagner (.339), Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1909

Al Simmons (.390), Phila. A’s (AL), and Chick Hafey (.349), St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1931

Bobby Avila (.341), Cle. Indians (AL), and Willie Mays (.345), N.Y. Giants (NL), 1954

Miguel Cabrera (.330), Det. Tigers (AL), and Buster Posey (.336), S.F. Giants (NL), 2012

Home Run Champions Facing Each Other in World Series

Babe Ruth (59), N.Y. Yankees (AL), and George Kelly (23), N.Y. Giants (NL), 1921

Babe Ruth (54), N.Y. Yankees (AL), and Jim Bottomley (31), St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1928

Lou Gehrig (49), N.Y. Yankees (AL), and Mel Ott (33), N.Y. Giants (NL), 1936

Joe DiMaggio (46), N.Y. Yankees (AL), and Mel Ott (31), N.Y. Giants (NL), 1937

Mickey Mantle (52), N.Y. Yankees (AL), and Duke Snider (43), Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1956

Players Hitting Home Run in First World Series At-Bat

Joe Harris, Wash. Senators (AL), 1925

George Watkins, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1930

Mel Ott, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1933

George Selkirk, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1936

Dusty Rhodes, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1954

Elston Howard, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1955

Roger Maris, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1960

Don Mincher, Min. Twins (AL), 1965

Brooks Robinson, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1966

Jose Santiago, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1967

Mickey Lolich, Det. Tigers (AL), 1968

Don Buford, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1969

Gene Tenace*, Oak. A’s (AL), 1972

Jim Mason, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1976

Doug DeCinces, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1979

Amos Otis, K.C. Royals (AL), 1980

Bob Watson, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1981

Jim Dwyer, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1983

Jose Canseco, Oak. A’s (AL), 1988

Mickey Hatcher, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1988

Bill Bathe, S.F. Giants (NL), 1989

Eric Davis, Cin. Reds (NL), 1990

Ed Sprague Jr., Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1992

Fred McGriff, Atl. Braves (NL), 1995

Andruw Jones, Atl. Braves (NL), 1996

Troy Glaus. Ana. Angels (AL), 2002

Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants (NL), 2002

David Ortiz, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2004

Mike Lamb, Hous. Astros (NL), 2005

Geoff Blum, Chi. White Sox (AL), 2005

Bobby Kielty, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2007

Dustin Pedroia, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2007

Chase Utley, Phila. Phillies (NL), 2008

Alcides Escobar**, K.C. Royals (AL), 2015

Chris Taylor, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2017

Matt Kemp, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2018

Eduardo Nunez, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2018

*Hit home runs in first two times at bat in World Series.

**Inside-the-park home run.

World Series Pitchers with Most Losses, Season

American League

George Mullin, Det. Tigers, 1907

20

Ken Holtzman, Oak. A’s, 1974

17

Dennis Martinez, Balt. Orioles, 1979

16

Dennis Martinez, Balt. Orioles, 1983

16

Joe Bush, Bost. Red Sox, 1918

15

Joe Bush, N.Y. Yankees, 1923

15

Tom Zachary, Wash. Senators, 1925

15

General Crowder, Wash. Senators, 1933

15

Dizzy Trout, Det. Tigers, 1945

15

Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, 1948

15

Billy Pierce, Chi. White Sox, 1959

15

Ralph Terry, N.Y. Yankees, 1963

15

Vida Blue, Oak. A’s, 1974

15

Catfish Hunter, N.Y. Yankees, 1976

15

Bud Black, K.C. Royals, 1985

15

Mike Moore, Oak. A’s, 1990

15

National League

Larry French, Chi. Cubs, 1938

19

Pat Malone, Chi. Cubs, 1932

17

Don Drysdale, L.A. Dodgers, 1963

17

Don Drysdale, L.A. Dodgers, 1966

16

Jon Matlack, N.Y. Mets, 1973

16

Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1983

16

Livan Hernandez, S.F. Giants, 2002

16

Jason Marquis, St.L. Cardinals, 2006

16

Joe McGinnity, N.Y. Giants, 1905

15

Erskine Mayer, Phila. Phillies, 1915

15

Harry Brecheen, St.L. Cardinals, 1946

15

Johnny Sain, Bost. Braves, 1948

15

Claude Osteen, L.A. Dodgers, 1965

15

Jerry Koosman, N.Y. Mets, 1973

15

Tim Lincecum, S.F. Giants, 2012

15

Teams Winning a World Series in First Year in New Ballpark

images

Pitchers on World Series–Winning Teams, Both Winning 20 Games and All of Their Team’s Series Victories

American League

1903

Cy Young (28 season wins, 2 Series wins) and Bill Dinneen (21 season wins, 3 Series wins), Bost. Americans

1910

Jack Coombs (31 season wins, 3 Series wins) and Chief Bender (23 season wins, 1 Series win), Phila. A’s

1912

Smoky Joe Wood (34 season wins, 3 Series wins) and Hugh Bedient (20 season wins, 1 Series win), Bost. Red Sox

1930

Lefty Grove (28 season wins, 2 Series wins) and George Earnshaw (22 season wins, 2 Series wins), Phila. A’s

National League

1905

Christy Mathewson (31 season wins, 3 Series wins) and Joe McGinnity (21 season wins, 1 Series win), N.Y. Giants

1914

Bill James (26 season wins, 2 Series wins) and Dick Rudolph (26 season wins, 2 Series wins), Bost. Braves

1940

Bucky Walters (22 season wins, 2 Series wins) and Paul Derringer (20 season wins, 2 Series wins), Cin. Reds

2001

Curt Schilling (22 season wins, 1 Series win) and Randy Johnson (21 season wins, 3 Series wins), Ariz. D’backs

Teams’ Overall Won–Lost Percentage in World Series Games Played

American League

Games Won–Lost

Percentage

Tor. Blue Jays (2 appearances, 2–0)

8–4

.667

Bost. Red Sox (13 appearances, 9–4)

49–29–1

.620

N.Y. Yankees (40 appearances, 27–13)

1131–85–1

.606

Balt. Orioles (6 appearances, 3–3)

19–14

.576

Ana. Angels (1 appearance, 1–0)

4–3

.571

Chi. White Sox (5 appearances, 3–2)

17–13

.567

Phila. A’s (8 appearances, 5–3)

24–19

.558

Oak. A’s (6 appearances, 4–2)

17–15

.531

Min. Twins (3 appearances, 2–1)

11–10

.524

K.C. Royals (4 appearances, 2–2)

13–12

.520

Cle. Indians (6 appearances, 2–4)

17–20

.459

Det. Tigers (11 appearances, 4–7)

27–37–1

.450

Wash. Senators (3 appearances, 1–2)

8–11

.421

Hous. Astros* (2 appearances, 1–1)

4–7

.363

St.L. Browns (1 appearance, 0–1)

2–4

.333

Tex. Rangers (2 appearances, 0–2)

4–8

.333

T.B. Rays (1 appearance, 0–1)

1–4

.200

*Were in National League from 1962–2012.

National League

Games Won–Lost

Percentage

Fla.–Mia. Marlins (2 appearances, 2–0)

8–5

.615

Bost. Braves (2 appearances, 1–1)

6–4

.600

Ariz. D’backs (1 appearance, 1–0)

4–3

.571

S.F. Giants (6 appearances, 3–3)

18–16

.529

Cin. Reds (9 appearances, 5–4)

26–25

.510

Milw. Braves (2 appearances, 1–1)

7–7

.500

St.L. Cardinals (19 appearances, 11–8)

58–60

.492

Pitt. Pirates (7 appearances, 5–2)

23–24

.489

N.Y. Giants (14 appearances, 5–9)

39–41–2

.488

L.A. Dodgers (11 appearances, 5–6)

29–32

.475

N.Y. Mets (5 appearances, 2–3)

13–16

.448

Milw. Brewers* (1 appearance, 0–1)

3–4

.429

Chi. Cubs (11 appearances, 3–8)

23–36–1

.383

Atl. Braves (5 appearances, 1–4)

11–18

.379

Phila. Phillies (7 appearances, 2–5)

14–23

.378

Bklyn. Dodgers (9 appearances, 1–8)

20–36

.357

S.D. Padres (2 appearances, 0–2)

1–8

.111

Colo. Rockies (1 appearance, 0–1)

0–4

.000

*Were in American League from 1970–97.

Oldest Players to Appear in World Series

47 years, 3 months

Jack Quinn, Phila. A’s, 1929, pitcher

46 years, 10 months

Jamie Moyer, Phila. Phillies, 2009, pitcher

46 years, 3 months

Jack Quinn, Phila. A’s, 1930, pitcher

45 years, 10 months

Jamie Moyer, Phila. Phillies, 2008, pitcher

42 years, 5 months

Bartolo Colon, N.Y. Mets, 2015, pitcher

42 years, 3 months

Satchel Paige, Cle. Indians, 1948, pitcher

42 years, 1 month

Chuck Hostetler, Det. Tigers, 1945, pinch hitter

42 years, 0 months

Arthur Rhodes, St.L. Cardinals, 2011, pitcher

41 years, 9 months

Pete Alexander, St.L. Cardinals, 1928, pitcher

41 years, 0 months

Darren Oliver, Tex. Rangers, 2011, pitcher

40 years, 6 months

Carlos Beltran, Hous. Astros, 2017, pinch hitter

40 years, 5 months

Rick Reuschel, S.F. Giants, 1989, pitcher

40 years, 3 months

Freddie Fitzsimmons, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1941, pitcher

40 years, 3 months

Bobo Newsom, N.Y. Yankees, 1947, pitcher

40 years, 0 months

Darren Oliver, Tex. Rangers, 2010, pitcher

Players with 3000 Hits Playing in World Series

Number of Hits at Time

Willie Mays (1973 N.Y. Mets)

3283

Pete Rose (1980 Phila. Phillies)

3557

Pete Rose (1983 Phila. Phillies)

3990

Eddie Murray (1995 Cle. Indians)

3071