October baseball hits different. The stakes are higher and the crowds are louder, especially when the home runs fly further than usual.
Since Statcast started tracking batted-ball data in 2015, we’ve witnessed some mammoth postseason blasts that’ve left everyone in complete awe of what they just witnessed. What you’ll find below is a quick list (with videos included) of the 10 longest postseason home runs in the Statcast era. Let’s get into it.
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The Statcast Era’s Longest Postseason Home Runs
Willson Contreras, 2017 NLCS Game 4: 491 feet
Kyle Schwarber, 2022 NLCS Game 1: 488 feet
Luis Robert, 2020 ALWC Game 3: 487 feet
Gary Sanchez, 2018 ALDS Game 2: 479 feet
Shohei Ohtani, 2025 NLCS Game 4: 469 feet
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Kyle Schwarber, 2023 NLCS Game 5: 461 feet
Freddie Freeman, 2021 World Series Game 5: 460 feet
Freddie Freeman, 2019 NLDS Game 1: 460 feet
Kyle Schwarber, 2015 NLCS Game 1: 459 feet
Giancarlo Stanton, 2020 ALDS Game 2: 458 feet
Kyle Schwarber distinguishes himself within this group by showing up three times — more than anyone else. Speaking of the devil…
Kyle Schwarber’s 488-Foot Monster: October Baseball at Its Finest
Schwarber has become synonymous with postseason power, as he’s nearing the top of baseball’s all-time postseason home run leaderboard. This particular moonshot from the first game of Philly’s 2022 NLCS matchup against the San Diego Padres captures why he’s dangerous at any time — especially in a high-stakes situation.
I still laugh every time I see the camera cut to Bryce Harper’s reaction after this missile was launched at Petco Park.
The left-handed slugger has consistently shown up in October throughout his career, first with the Chicago Cubs and now with the Phillies. In addition to the 23 homers and 37 RBI he’s racked up across 296 plate appearances, Schwarber also boasts a .234/.361/.545 triple slash against postseason pitching.
The round he’s done the most damage in the NLCS — 11 of his 23 homers have come during this round of the playoffs. So, it should be no coincidence that the three tanks highlighted above have come at that point in October.
His 488-footer is the second-longest in Statcast history, and while another tater will probably move ahead of it eventually, it’ll never stop being incredibly majestic.
Freddie Freeman’s Twin 460-Foot Taters
Now here’s something you don’t see every day…the same player hitting two postseason home runs the same distance — two years apart! Freddie Freeman’s pair of 460-foot blasts for the Braves showcases the kind of consistency and excellence that defined his time in Atlanta.
Each homer happened at different ends of the playoff spectrum, too — the first one came during Game 1 of the 2019 NLDS, while the other one happened during Game 5 of the 2021 World Series.
What’s impressive about Freeman’s October tanks is how they fit into his overall approach. We know he’s never been a one-dimensional slugger. The veteran is a complete hitter who happens to have elite power when he gets his pitch and puts a good swing on it. Through his first 309 postseason plate appearances, Freeman has slashed .271/.369/.508 with 15 home runs, 16 doubles, and 37 RBI.
I’ll always love Freddie’s swing, too — it’s smooth, controlled, and powerful.
Willson Contreras Takes the Crown at 491 Feet
At the top of the mountain sits Willson Contreras and his ridiculous 491-foot tank for the Cubs. This is the longest postseason home run measured in the Statcast era, and there’s a good chance it stays that way for a while.
What makes Contreras’ blast even more special is the context. Postseason home runs aren’t just about distance. They’re about timing, impact, and creating moments that fans will never forget. This particular dinger checked all those boxes.
Although the Cubs were facing a 3-0 NLCS deficit against the Los Angeles Dodgers, this gave Chicago a lead in Game 4. It led to a win, allowing fans at Wrigley to hope for one more night that they could pull off a huge comeback (LA won 11-1 in Game 5, though, so it was short-lived).
It might take a long time for someone to top Contreras’ blast, but it’ll happen at some point. For now, though, his blast and the other nine homers highlighted above are the peak of playoff power. And, they’re a reminder of why some homers mean a little more than others — even if they count just the same.
