Who is Ernie Clement?

Ernie Clement is a 25-year-old infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays who set a new major league record for most hits in a single postseason with 30.

What record did Ernie Clement break?

Clement broke the previous postseason hit record of 29 set by Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena in 2020.

How did Ernie Clement's performance help the Blue Jays in the World Series?

Clement's record-breaking 30 hits, including a 13-game hitting streak, helped the Blue Jays win the World Series championship.

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Rookie Ernie Clement Breaks Postseason Hit Record in World Series

2 Nov

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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

Rookie Ernie Clement Breaks Postseason Hit Record in 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.