“He does give you a lot of flexibility in the infield. He’s been such a big part of this offense.” That’s what the manager, Dan Wilson, said of Jorge Polanco . And he is just proving those words right. In Game 5 of the ALDS 2025, Jorge Polanco’s bat connected in that decisive October moment, sending a 110.2 mph screamer into right field to defeat the Detroit Tigers. That moment was more than a walk-off hit; it embodied a player who turns pressure into performance and doubt into delivery.

Polanco’s journey to becoming the hero of Seattle’s postseason run in 2025 is a perfect example of baseball endurance. Let’s take a look at his journey so far in detail.

Who is Jorge Polanco?

Jorge Luis Polanco was born on July 5, 1993, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, a city renowned f

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