The Best Game 6 Offensive Performances of All-Time
Last Saturday night, Albert Pujols treated us to an unparalleled display of power. His 5-for-6 performance, which included three home runs, six RBI, and 14 total bases, produced a RE24 of 5.808, the highest in World Series history.
To help pass the time until tonight’s game, I thought that it would be interesting to examine the best Game Six offensive performances in World Series history, as determined by their RE24 value* from that game.
The most legendary Game Six performance belongs to Reggie Jackson, whose three home run game during the 1977 World Series sits atop the list with an RE24 of 4.874. Beyond that you will find a list of players that includes a slew of Hall of Famers, World Series legends, a player who probably got high before the game, and Danny Bautista.
| Rk | Player | Date | Tm | Opp | Rslt | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | HBP | RE24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | 1977-10-18 | NYY | LAD | W 8-4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.874 |
| 2 | Hideki Matsui | 2009-11-04 | NYY | PHI | W 7-3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.683 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 1968-10-09 | DET | STL | W 13-1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.374 |
| 4 | Pedro Guerrero | 1981-10-28 | LAD | NYY | W 9-2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.228 |
| 5 | Stan Hack | 1945-10-08 | CHC | DET | W 8-7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.905 |
| 6 | Danny Bautista | 2001-11-03 | ARI | NYY | W 15-2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.893 |
| 7 | Jack Barry | 1911-10-26 | PHA | NYG | W 13-2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.336 |
| 8 | Pee Wee Reese | 1947-10-05 | BRO | NYY | W 8-6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.041 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dykes | 1930-10-08 | PHA | STL | W 7-1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.041 |
| 10 | Yogi Berra | 1960-10-12 | NYY | PIT | W 12-0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.997 |
| 11 | Reggie Jackson | 1973-10-20 | OAK | NYM | W 3-1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.886 |
| 12 | Danny Murphy | 1911-10-26 | PHA | NYG | W 13-2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.847 |
| 13 | Darrell Porter | 1982-10-19 | STL | MIL | W 13-1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.789 |
| 14 | Kirby Puckett | 1991-10-26 | MIN | ATL | W 4-3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.756 |
| 15 | Mel Ott | 1936-10-06 | NYG | NYY | L 5-13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.741 |
| 16 | Dib Williams | 1931-10-09 | PHA | STL | W 8-1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.700 |
| 17 | Terry Pendleton | 1991-10-26 | ATL | MIN | L 3-4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.685 |
| 18 | Willie Horton | 1968-10-09 | DET | STL | W 13-1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.672 |
| 19 | Marty Barrett | 1986-10-25 | BOS | NYM | L 5-6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.668 |
| 20 | Jake Powell | 1936-10-06 | NYY | NYG | W 13-5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.667 |
| 21 | Keith Hernandez | 1982-10-19 | STL | MIL | W 13-1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.658 |
| 22 | George Davis | 1906-10-14 | CHW | CHC | W 8-3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.637 |
| 23 | Joe Pepitone | 1964-10-14 | NYY | STL | W 8-3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.568 |
| 24 | Bernie Carbo | 1975-10-21 | BOS | CIN | W 7-6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.549 |
| 25 | Yogi Berra | 1957-10-09 | NYY | MLN | W 3-2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.547 |
| Rk | Player | Date | Tm | Opp | Rslt | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | HBP | RE24 |
*RE24 is the difference in run expectancy (RE) between the start of the play and the end of the play. That difference is then credited/debited to the batter and the pitcher.
World Series Links: Looking back at various St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers posts
Last July, as I reviewed the best commercials across Major League Baseball, I took a look at the St. Louis Cardinals’ team commercials
After Tony La Russa was re-signed prior to the 2011 season, Ryan wrote an article called, “La Russa is back! Bring in the geezers!” where he scrutinized TLR’s tendency to employ aging infielders.
Several of the Rangers’ players made an appearance in our beloved MLB Look-alikes series:
– David Murphy and Allan Ruck (link)
– Josh Hamilton and Cole Hauser (link)
– Ian Kinsler and Efraim E. Diveroli (link)
– Ron Washington & Lil’ Ron Washington (link)
Shortly after the Cardinals signed Nick Punto in January, I also examined TLR’s affinity for pocket-sized infielders.
As both Spring Training and the Albert Pujols negotiations reached an end this past spring, Justin argued that Pujols’ impending free agency was bad for baseball.
On the contrary, Griff contended that Pujols’ free agency was good for baseball
Ryan detailed some of Tim McCarver’s (who he deems to be baseball’s worst announcer) finest facepalm moments from World Series past.
I posted the video of the worst commercial of all-time, courtesy of the super-awkward TLR.
We captured Rob on TV during Game 1 of the World Series, right next to David Freese
Just the other day prior to Game 3 in Arlington, I wrote that Allen Craig would torch the Rangers’ left-handed starters, and he made me look like a genius by launching a home run in his first at-bat against Matt Harrison. Thanks, Allen.
Back when it was still relevant, I explored the significance behind the Rangers’ claws and antlers.
October 28, 2011
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