Ernie Clement Sets MLB Postseason Hits Record Amid Blue Jays World Series Loss

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement set a Major League Baseball postseason record with 30 hits during the 2025 playoffs, surpassing the previous record of 29 held by Randy Arozarena since 2020. Clement's historic performance included a hitting streak of 13 games, the longest in Blue Jays postseason history, and a .411 batting average throughout the playoffs. Despite his record-breaking achievements and a strong Game 7 showing where he went 3-for-5, Clement and the Blue Jays lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 11-inning thriller. Clement, originally drafted in 2017 by Cleveland and later claimed by Oakland before joining Toronto, emerged as a key player in his first postseason, playing multiple infield positions and earning Gold Glove nominations. While Clement expressed pride in the team's accomplishments, his focus was on the camaraderie and relationships with his teammates rather than the individual record. The Blue Jays set a postseason record by scoring 105 runs, highlighting a remarkable offensive effort despite falling just short of their first championship in over three decades.