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Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. is drawing attention for his postseason debut, where he detailed his approach at the plate. Coverage also notes the young infielder is positioned to break a franchise record held by Mickey Mantle for 73 years, making him one of the most talked-about young players in New York's playoff run.
- 2How Expanded Playoffs Rewrote the Postseason Home Run Record▼Career postseason home runs, every October from 1884 to 2025, posted during the 2026 wild card round. Mickey Mantle reac
A statistical review of career postseason home runs from 1884 to 2025 shows how records have been reshaped by the growth of October baseball. Mickey Mantle's 18 home runs, set in 1964, stood for 39 years, but until 1969 the World Series was the entire postseason, meaning modern players get far more chances to add to their totals.