Did You Know: A Look At The World Series And November Adventures
This year’s World Series marks the eighth in history to stretch into November.
The previous seven World Series that stretched into November -- 2001 Diamondbacks-Yankees, 2009 Yankees-Phillies, 2010 Giants-Rangers, 2015 Royals-Mets, 2016 Cubs-Cleveland, 2017 Astros-Dodgers, 2021 Astros-Braves.
Prior to this year, 12 World Series games were played in November. The 2022 Phillies-Astros World Series will push that total to at least 15 (16 if it goes six games and 17 if it goes seven).
Other than 2001, the common theme of seasons that sprawl into November is the later Opening Day.
2009 Opening Day: April 6
2010 Opening Day: April 5
2015 Opening Day: April 6
2016 Opening Day: April 4
2017 Opening Day: April 3
2021 Opening Day: April 1
2022 Opening Day: April 7 (pushed back one week after MLB lockout)
MLB November Record Book
Source: CBS Sports.com
Most November games played: Six -- Derek Jeter, Yankees; Jorge Posada, Yankees
Most November hits: Eight -- Derek Jeter, Yankees
Most November home runs: Three -- Chase Utley, Phillies/Dodgers
Most November extra-base hits: Four -- Chase Utley, Phillies/Dodgers
Most November total bases: 14 -- Chase Utley, Phillies/Dodgers
Most November stolen bases: Two -- Lorenzo Cain, Royals; Johnny Damon, Yankees
Most November RBI: Seven -- Addison Russell, Cubs
Most November runs scored: Five -- Johnny Damon, Yankees; Chase Utley, Phillies/Dodgers
Most November walks: Four -- Nick Swisher, Yankees
Highest November batting average (min. 10 plate appearances): .600 -- Johnny Damon, Yankees
Highest November on-base percentage (min. 10 plate appearances): .667 -- Johnny Damon, Yankees
Highest November slugging percentage (min. 10 plate appearances): 1.273 -- Chase Utley, Phillies/Dodgers
Most November innings pitched: 14 -- Cliff Lee, Rangers
Most November pitching wins: Two -- Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks
Most November strikeouts: 10 -- Roger Clemens, Yankees; Tim Lincecum, Giants; Mike Mussina, Yankees
Most November walks: Seven -- Andy Pettitte, Yankees
Lowest November ERA (min. 6 innings pitched): 0.00 -- Miguel Batista, Diamondbacks; Max Fried, Braves
Most November saves: One -- Ryan Madson, Royals; Mike Montgomery, Cubs; Mariano Rivera, Yankees; Brian Wilson, Giants
FYI: Houston's Game 3 starter Lance McCullers Jr., thanks to his efforts in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, has a 0.00 ERA in 2 1/3 November innings. A scoreless effort on Tuesday night could give McCullers a spot on that ERA list above.
As well, the Astros' Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve come in as two of just 13 players to have stolen a base in November. As you see above, the record for November thefts is an eminently reachable two.