It takes a special player to be at his best in the biggest moments. There are few players who embody that more than Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer. 

And when Springer crushed what would become the game-winning three-run home run in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night, he accomplished more than just sending Toronto to the franchise's first World Series since 1993. Springer's fourth home run of the 2025 postseason was the 23rd of his career in the playoffs. 

Not that he hadn't done so already based on his tenure with the Houston Astros, but Springer has now solidified himself as one of the greatest postseason performers in MLB history. Springer's 23 playoff homers tie him with Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber for the third most ever. 

Only Manny Ramirez, with a record of 29, and Springer's former teammate Jose Altuve, who has 27, have hit more playoff home runs than the Blue Jays' new hero.

Springer's payoff home runs have really mattered, too. Out of his 23 October homers and counting, nine gave his team the lead.  

To put Springer's overall postseason prowess in perspective, he has 85 hits, 54 runs scored, 47 RBI and 20 doubles to go along with his 23 home runs. Metrics wise, Springer owns a .343 on-base percentage and .540 slug throughout his playoff career. 

But the reason why his individual success matters so much is because it's led him to now making his third World Series appearance as he looks to win his second championship.