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There is nothing quite like a leadoff home run in the MLB. It fires up a club, sets the tone for the game, and could mess with an opposing pitcher's mentality the rest of the way out.
Leadoff home runs become an even bigger factor in the postseason when every single run counts. Getting that production from your first batter could be the difference between winning and losing a pivotal game.
Plenty of leadoff batters have made the most of their opportunity during the postseason, but some stick out more than others.
Here's a closer look at the top five players with the most leadoff home runs in the postseason.
Top 5 players with the most leadoff home runs in MLB postseason history
#5. Angel Pagan
Angel Pagan has two leadoff home runs in 16 games. The Puerto Rican outfielder is most known for his time with the San Francisco Giants, helping them win a World Series title in 2012.
#4. David Freese
David Freese also has two leadoff home runs during MLB's postseason. However, he did his in just three games, putting him ahead of Pagan. He is the only player ranked in the top five who has not played at least 16 postseason games.
#3. Derek Jeter
New York Yankees great Derek Jeter has three leadoff postseason home runs during his successful career.
It took him 67 games to reach the three leadoff home runs. That is by far the most games it took any of these players to get on this list.
#2. Jimmy Rollins
Jimmy Rollins also has three leadoff postseason home runs to his credit. It took the Philadelphia Phillies great just 39 games to reach the mark, ranking him above Jeter.
#1. Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber sits at the top of the list for players with the most leadoff home runs during MLB's postseason. He has five, putting him two home runs ahead of both Jeter and Rollins.
It has taken Schwarber just 42 games to reach five. That goes to show you just the type of power he possesses. There are a lot of great names on this list, but he has outperformed them all.
