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Rookie Ernie Clement Breaks Postseason Hit Record in World Series
2 Nov
Summary
- Ernie Clement sets new postseason hit record with 30 hits
- Extends hitting streak to 13 games, a Blue Jays playoff record
- Boosts batting average to .417 in Game 7 of World Series
On November 2nd, 2025, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement etched his name in the history books by setting a new major league record for most hits in a single postseason. In Game 7 of the World Series, the rookie sensation collected three more hits, bringing his total to 30 and surpassing the previous record set by Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena in 2020.
Clement's impressive performance included a leadoff double in the eighth inning, chasing Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Emmet Sheehan. The 25-year-old also extended his hitting streak to 13 games, a new Blue Jays playoff record, eclipsing the previous mark of 12 games set by catcher Pat Borders in 1992.
Clement, who was drafted by the Cleveland organization in 2017 but designated for assignment last September, has been a revelation for the Blue Jays this postseason. His batting average now stands at a remarkable .417, with one home run and nine RBIs, helping propel Toronto to the World Series title.
