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!!
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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.
The Cincinnati Reds have won 5 World Series records.
Jim Palmer is a three-time World Series champion. He had a 4-2 record in World Series games.
The Boston franchise has appeared in 12 World Series and won eight times.
The record for most home runs hit during a World Series is 5, held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley.