Insane David Ortiz, Jim Thome comparison perfectly encapsulates Kiké Hernández’s October dominance

Katrina Stebbins highlights Kiké Hernández's remarkable postseason record after his two-run home run helped the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLDS. The blast was the 17th postseason home run of his career, placing him alongside MLB legends David Ortiz, Jim Thome, and Aaron Judge on the all-time playoff leaderboard.

Despite an injury-shortened regular season where Hernández played just 41 games, Stebbins argues that his history of October dominance justifies the Dodgers continually re-signing him. His postseason success also includes a stellar 2021 run with the Boston Red Sox, cementing his reputation as an elite playoff performer.