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7 Players Who Could Shine in Postseason
Rookie and veteran prospects poised to break out in October.
In brief
Rookie and veteran prospects poised to break out in October. Seven MLB players with strong postseason potential including Kyle Tucker, Didier Fuentes, Ty France, Victor Mesa Jr., Jake Bauers, Chase DeLauter, and Randal Grichuk. Originally reported by Mlb.
Postseason Heroes Emerge
Seemingly every year, a new group of postseason heroes emerges.
Last Year's Standouts
Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement set the record for most hits in a single postseason.
2026 Postseason Stars
Seven MLB writers picked players who could shine in the 2026 postseason.
Kyle Tucker
Dodgers outfielder with a .969 OPS since September.
Didier Fuentes
Braves reliever with a 2.24 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 72 1/3 innings.
Ty France
Padres first baseman with an .869 OPS and second-best team wRC+.
Victor Mesa Jr.
Rays outfielder hitting .328 with a .974 OPS in September.
Jake Bauers
Brewers first baseman leading team in OBP, SLG, and home runs.
Chase DeLauter
Guardians rookie with a 129 OPS+ and strong playoff potential.
Randal Grichuk
White Sox outfielder hitting .304 with a .603 slugging percentage.
The bottom line
Seven MLB players with strong postseason potential including Kyle Tucker, Didier Fuentes, Ty France, Victor Mesa Jr., Jake Bauers, Chase DeLauter, and Randal Grichuk.
