Puerto Rican Star Kiké Hernández Makes Dodgers Postseason History

Puerto Rican Star Kiké Hernández Makes Dodgers Postseason History
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Kiké Hernández stepped onto the field in late October with the confidence of a player who knows this stage, and with the pride of a Puerto Rican athlete who has spent years proving that talent shaped in the Caribbean can transform baseball’s biggest moments. His journey continues to expand as he becomes the Los Angeles Dodgers player with the greatest number of postseason appearances in franchise history.

A Puerto Rican Player Leading the L.A. Dodgers

According to Primera Hora, Enrique “Kiké” Hernández reached 87 playoff games with the Dodgers during Game Two of the World Series against Toronto. That win tied the series and moved him ahead of Justin Turner who once held the mark at 86. Chris Taylor and Max Muncy come next on that list. Their totals show the kind of durability needed to keep returning to baseball during the month that carries the highest expectations.

Hernández has stepped into 98 postseason matchups across his Major League career including a brief period with Boston. His postseason numbers with the Dodgers include a .249 batting average along with 10 home runs, 31 runs batted in, and 35 runs scored. When his time with Boston is included, it becomes a .277 average with 15 home runs and a career that continues to grow on stages filled with pressure.

His role carries significance for fans across Puerto Rico and Latino communities in the United States who see representation in a player who celebrates every achievement with a joy that feels familiar to those who cheer for him in English and Spanish.

A Place in Dodgers and Latino History

Hernández celebrated championships in 2020 and 2024. He now stands three victories away from reaching an accomplishment reserved for a small list of Dodgers legends who earned three titles with the franchise. Jim Gilliam, Maury Wills, Ron Fairly, John Roseboro, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, and Johnny Podres make up that historic company. A Puerto Rican athlete is now positioned to join them with the series still unfolding.

His nickname in Los Angeles, “Mr. October,” speaks to his comfort in the postseason. He brings experience and rhythm to games that decide how the year will be remembered. Latino fans have watched him for years and understand how much it means to have one of their own stepping into the batter’s box during baseball’s most defining month.

A World Series That Still Feels Open to Any Future

Toronto opened the World Series with a commanding win and continues to build strong numbers in runs batted in and team hitting. Los Angeles answered back, creating a tie that suggests the next games will determine momentum with every inning played.

Dodger Stadium will host the third game with thousands of fans gathering again to support a team that now reflects many backgrounds and identities. Hernández steps into that atmosphere with Puerto Rico close to his heart and supporters who see their culture lifted each time he succeeds. The story continues for him and for the fans who believe his career brings another dimension to the legacy of the team he represents.

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