Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10.
The record for most home runs hit during a World Series is 5, held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley.
Through the 2008 season, that would be Reggie Jackson of the New York Yankees who hit 5 HRs in the 1977 Series.
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Robinson's 9 base hits tied the World Series record for most base hits by a player in a 5 game World Series. This is still the record for a 5 game Series ... the last player accomplishing this was Sean Casey of the Tigers in the 2006 World Series.
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It was Cole Hamels, who was named Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series and the World Series. He posted a 4-0 record during the postseason.
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Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
He still holds the career record for most home runs (18) and RBIs (40) during the World Series. With parity in MLB much greater than it was during Mantle's career, it is unlikely that any player will play in as many World Series as Mantle did -- thus these record should stand for quite a while.