In the 1990 World Series, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hatcher tied New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson's record of seven consecutive hits over the first two Series games. Munson's pulled off the feat in the 1976 World Series.
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Three players share the record for most hits in a single World Series with 13: Marty Barrett, Lou Brock and Bobby Richardson.
Three player hold the record for most hits in a single World Series with 13. Marty Barrett, Bobby Richardson, and Lou Brock.
As of today, the record is held by Lou Gehrig, who slugged 1.727 in the 1928 World Series. Even if Ortiz hits three home runs in three at bats tonight, and the Red Sox win the Series, that STILL wouldn't break the record!!
Jim Palmer is a three-time World Series champion. He had a 4-2 record in World Series games.
The record for most home runs hit during a World Series is 5, held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley.
The three outstanding players of the 1947 World Series in New York City were Cookie Lavagetto and Al Gionfriddo of the Dodgers and pitcher Bill Bevens of the Yankees.
The only other player to hit three home runs in a World Series game was Babe Ruth, who did it twice.