The Los Angeles Dodgers return to the World Series behind a stacked roster assembled with MLB’s highest payroll. Yet an unheralded utility player continues to produce key moments in October.

Kiké Hernández is a career .236/.305/.403 hitter through 12 career regular seasons, but he routinely ups his game under the brightest spotlights. The Boston Red Sox witnessed his October prowess first-hand when Hernández crushed five home runs with a 1.260 OPS during the 2021 postseason.

Hernández has made nine other playoff trips with the Dodgers, and the 34-year-old will look to earn his third ring when the National League champions play the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. The role player has emerged as a postseason staple for the juggernaut.

In 299 playoff plate appearances, Hernández

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