Tommy Edman Playoff Appearances & Records

Tommy Edman is a professional baseball player with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 9, 1995, in San Diego, California, and has played college baseball for the Stanford Cardinals during his college career at Stanford University. In the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft, he was selected by the Cardinals and swiftly advanced through their minor league system.

Tommy Edman made his first appearance in MLB on July 26, 2019, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. Since then, he has proven to be a versatile player, excelling at various positions such as second base, shortstop, and outfield. In recognition of his defensive abilities while with the St. Louis Cardinals, Edman received the Gold Glove Award in 2021 and followed that achievement with the Fielding Bible Award in 2022. On July 29, 2024, he was traded to his home state team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, through a three-team trade. While playing for the Dodgers in 2024, he earned NLCS MVP honors.

Tommy Edman Playoff Appearances

Tommy Edman has played in 30 playoff games including four World Series games throughout his MLB career as of October 30, 2024. He made his postseason debut in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals, appearing in nine games and had six hits in his debut postseason with a batting average of .182. In 2024, Edman has played in 15 postseason games so far, showcasing his growth as a player and hitting two home runs one in the playoffs and second in the World Series against the New York Yankees to contribute to the Los Angeles Dodgers championship run.

Tommy Edman's Playoff Wins

Tommy Edman has achieved multiple postseason wins with the St. Louis Cardinals and, more recently, with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. He has made significant contributions across series wins, including a National League Division Series (NLDS) win against the Atlanta Braves in 2019, and two more series wins with the Dodgers in 2024 against the San Diego Padres (NLDS) and New York Mets (NLCS). His postseason victories showcase his steady performance and versatility on the field.

Tommy Edman's Playoff Losses

Throughout his playoff career, Edman has also faced several tough series losses. With the Cardinals, he experienced postseason exits in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in 2019 against the Washington Nationals, in the National League Wild Card (NLWC) in 2020 to the San Diego Padres, in 2021 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in 2022 to the Philadelphia Phillies. These experiences have contributed to Edman’s postseason resilience and growth as a playoff competitor.

Tommy Edman's Playoff Records

He has played 30 games from 2019 to 2024 in the playoffs, including four games in the World Series in 2024 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Before 2024, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2019 to 2022. Over his postseason career, Edman has hit two home runs, both in 2024. With a cumulative postseason batting average of .281, he has recorded 32 hits and scored 16 runs.

Tommy Edman MLB World Series Appearances and Record

Tommy Edman made his World Series debut in 2024, playing four games as of October 30, 2024, for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees. In the World Series, he has hit one home run so far and has a batting average of .333.