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. 

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