9 MLB Sluggers With The Most World Series Home Runs in History

Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Matt Musico

Every home run feels bigger in the postseason. However, things hit another level when it happens in the World Series. 

But who’s done it the most? Below is a list of the nine players who have launched the most World Series home runs in MLB history. It won’t be hard to notice a theme within this part of the leaderboard. 

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The All-Time World Series Home Run Leaders

Here’s how the top nine stack up when it comes to October power:

• Mickey Mantle: 18 
• Babe Ruth: 15 
• Yogi Berra: 12 
• Duke Snider: 11 
• Lou Gehrig: 10
• Reggie Jackson: 10 
• Joe DiMaggio: 8 
• Bill Skowron: 8 
• Frank Robinson: 8 

Mickey Mantle last suited up for a big-league game in 1968, yet his 18 World Series dingers are still the most all-time. The Mick appeared in 12 Fall Classics during his career, so he had plenty of chances to reach that total. 

However, it’s still impressive considering he fought through injuries to get on the field that would’ve sidelined most players completely. 

Why the Yankees Dominate This List

Here comes the very noticeable trend I mentioned earlier: if you’re counting at home, that’s seven Yankees in the top nine.

The Bronx Bombers have appeared in 41 World Series as a franchise and have won it all 27 times. That gave their players — especially those from the earlier eras — an incredible advantage when it comes to accumulating postseason stats. 

There’s also one important detail some might forget given how the league has continually expanded the playoff format over the past few decades — back when guys like Mantle, Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and even Jackson slugged these taters, the postseason was a lot shorter than it is today. 

Up until 1969, teams who finished in first place within their respective leagues went straight to the World Series. So, even though Ruth and Gehrig likely would’ve steamrolled the competition straight to the Fall Classic in its current format, they didn’t have to do it the way players have to do it now. 

That’s part of why modern sluggers have a harder time climbing this specific list. Sure, today’s players get more total postseason games and more of an opportunity to climb the all-time list, but they’re spread across multiple rounds. 

Duke Snider: Brooklyn’s Postseason Hero

Duke Snider might be the most underrated name on this entire list. The “Duke of Flatbush” crushed 11 World Series home runs during Brooklyn’s golden era, going toe-to-toe with the Yankees dynasty throughout the 1950s.

Snider appeared in six World Series with the Dodgers – five in Brooklyn and one after the move to Los Angeles. What made him special wasn’t just the power, though. He slashed .286/.351/.594 in 149 Fall Classic plate appearances, proving he could elevate his game when it mattered most.

His performances in the 1952 and 1955 World Series were particularly legendary. In ’52, he went deep four times against the Yankees in a seven-game matchup that ended in heartbreak for Brooklyn. Three years later, when the Dodgers finally broke through for their only championship, Snider delivered again with four more homers and a 1.210 OPS in 28 plate appearances.

It’s worth noting that he’s one of only two non-Yankees in the top four, which is clearly not an easy thing to do.

Frank Robinson: Excellence Across Two Leagues

Frank Robinson rounds out our list at number nine, but don’t let that fool you because his World Series resume is elite. Robinson hit eight Fall Classic homers across five appearances, and he did it for two different franchises in two different leagues.

He first reached the World Series with Cincinnati in 1961, then returned with Baltimore in 1966 and 1969-71. That 1966 series was particularly dominant. Robinson had just wrapped up winning the Triple Crown and carried his momentum straight into October, helping the Orioles sweep the heavily-favored Dodgers. He posted a 1.232 OPS across 16 plate appearances, which included two homers. 

What makes Robinson special is his full body of work in these pressure-filled situations. He didn’t just hit for power. The Hall of Famer boasted a .903 OPS in the Fall Classic to go along with 14 RBI and 19 runs scored in 106 plate appearances. 

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