Franchise royalty: Los Angeles Dodgers all‑time postseason lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2026 MLB playoffs with 100 wins, the No. 2 seed in the National League, and a first-round bye as they try to pull off an incredible three-peat.

Los Angeles locked up win number 100 by beating the Giants 5-1 on Sept. 27. That also gave manager Dave Roberts his sixth 100-win season, tying the MLB record for the most by a manager, sharing it with Bobby Cox and Joe McCarthy. The club had another record-setting year off the field as well, drawing 4,034,219 fans.

Hardly any franchise west of the Bronx can match what the Dodgers have done in October. They've had legendary players in every era, starting back in Brooklyn and continuing all the way through their recent championship runs in L.A.

Putting together their best-ever playoff lineup isn't just about who put up big numbers in the regular season. What really counts is showing up in October, delivering in clutch moments, and carrying the team deep into the postseason.

We gathered all those clutch performers in one spot. Here's the Dodgers' all-time postseason lineup.

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Today In 1951: Brooklyn #Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella wins his 1st N.L. MVP Award (he'd also win in '53 & '55) pic.twitter.com/KKfKXsJLcy

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Roy Campanella gets the top spot in this lineup at catcher. He played 32 postseason games for the Brooklyn Dodgers and hit .237 during his October career.

Campanella hit four home runs and drove in 12 runs. He also posted a .696 OPS in those games.

His value went far beyond his offensive numbers. Campanella was the field general for the famous "Boys of Summer."

He worked with some of the greatest pitchers in Dodgers history. That included Don Newcombe and Sandy Koufax.

Campanella appeared in five World Series during the 1940s and 1950s. He also played a major role in the Dodgers' first championship in 1955.

His three MVP awards further highlight his importance to the franchise. Will Smith has built a strong modern postseason resume, but Campanella represents one of the most important eras in Dodgers history.

Los Angeles Dodgers Steve Garvey was honored during pregame ceremonies for the 40th anniversary of the 1981 World Series team at Dodger Stadium. Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Steve Garvey was one of the defining players of the Dodgers' championship teams. His postseason numbers remain among the best in franchise history.

Garvey played 45 postseason games with Los Angeles. He hit .346 with 10 home runs and 22 RBIs. His .942 OPS also shows how well he performed in October.

His consistency was especially impressive. Across four different postseasons with the Dodgers, Garvey never hit below .286.

He hit an incredible .385 during the 1974 postseason. Garvey also won NLCS MVP honors in 1978.

His postseason career included another championship run in 1981. Garvey anchored the Dodgers' infield during that World Series title.

Freddie Freeman has added his own major moments to Dodgers history, especially with his 2024 World Series MVP award and walkoff grand slam in Game 1 of that series. Garvey's long record of October production still earns him the first-base spot on this team.

Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Davey Lopes against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Davey Lopes was one of the key pieces of the Dodgers' late-1970s and early-1980s teams. He played 45 postseason games.

Lopes hit .242 with six home runs and 22 RBIs during those games. He also stole 20 bases, including 10 in the title run of 1981.

His speed made him a constant threat at the top of the lineup. Lopes could also provide unexpected power when the Dodgers needed it.

He formed an important infield combination with Steve Garvey and Bill Russell. That group helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series.

Lopes also had a huge game in the 1978 World Series. He hit two home runs in Game 1.

His 20 postseason stolen bases remain represent the top total in Dodgers history. That combination of speed and power gives Lopes the second-base spot.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) walks out to the field before game one of the 2021 NLCS against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Corey Seager played 61 postseason games with the Dodgers. He hit .236 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs.

Seager also posted a .777 OPS during his Dodgers postseason career. His biggest contribution came during the 2020 championship run.

That year, Seager became only the eighth player in MLB history to win both the League Championship Series MVP and World Series MVP in the same postseason. Jeremy Pena of the Houston Astros made it nine in 2022.

Seager hit five home runs in the NLCS, setting a single-series NLCS record. Another three came during the NLDS and World Series as the Dodgers ended their 32-year championship drought.

Seager shares second place with Justin Turner on the Dodgers' franchise record for postseason home runs. They are three behind Max Muncy. Seager's 2020 run remains one of the greatest individual postseason performances in franchise history.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) throws to first bases for an out in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres during game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Justin Turner owns several major Dodgers postseason records. He played 86 postseason games for Los Angeles.

That is the most in franchise history. Turner also holds the Dodgers' postseason records for hits and RBIs, with 85 hits and 42 RBIs.

His overall postseason line includes a .270 batting average, 13 home runs and a .830 OPS. Those numbers came across several deep playoff runs.

Turner became known for delivering important hits when the Dodgers needed them most. His biggest moment came in Game 2 of the 2017 NLCS.

He hit a walk-off home run on the 29th anniversary of Kirk Gibson's famous home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The moment added another memorable chapter to Dodgers postseason history.

His combination of longevity, production and big October moments makes Turner the third baseman.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (31) is congratulated as he enters the dugout after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning during game five of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Joc Pederson earned the nickname "Joctober" because of his postseason performances. He played 64 playoff games with the Dodgers.

Pederson hit .272 during those games. He also hit nine home runs, drove in 20 runs and posted a .852 OPS.

His 2017 World Series was particularly impressive. Pederson hit .333 with three home runs and five RBIs across the seven-game series.

He also posted a 1.344 OPS during that World Series. His left-handed power gave the Dodgers another dangerous bat during several October runs.

Pederson continued to provide important home runs during the 2020 championship run. His postseason production earned him a place among the franchise's most memorable October hitters.

Duke Snider was one of the biggest stars of the Dodgers' Brooklyn era. He played 36 postseason games, and every one came in the World Series.

Snider hit .286 with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs. His .945 OPS shows how well he performed when the stakes were highest.

He also holds a remarkable World Series record. Snider is the only player in MLB history to hit four home runs in two different World Series.

He hit four in 1952 and repeated the feat in 1955, leading the Dodgers to their first crown. His 11 World Series home runs remain a National League record.

That production makes Snider an easy choice for one of the three outfield spots.

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) advances to third base during the seventh inning of game two of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Cody Bellinger played 69 postseason games with Los Angeles. He hit .211 with nine home runs and 33 RBIs during those games.

Bellinger also stole 14 bases. His overall postseason batting average does not fully explain his importance to the Dodgers.

He won the 2018 NLCS MVP award after helping Los Angeles reach the World Series. Two years later, Bellinger hit the game-winning home run in Game 7 of the 2020 NLCS.

That home run sent the Dodgers to the World Series. His defense also played a major role during that postseason.

Bellinger's home-run-robbing catch against Fernando Tatis Jr. in the 2020 NLDS became one of the most memorable defensive plays of the Dodgers' recent playoff history.

His power, speed and center-field defense make him one of the three outfielders on this team.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Max Muncy gives this lineup another powerful left-handed bat. He has played 79 postseason games for the Dodgers and hit 16 home runs.

That total puts Muncy alone at the top of the Dodgers' all-time postseason home run leaderboard. He also has driven in 37 runs and posted a .817 OPS.

Muncy's plate discipline made him especially dangerous in October. His ability to work counts and draw walks often created opportunities for the hitters around him.

One of his most memorable moments came in the 2018 World Series. Muncy hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 3 against the Boston Red Sox.

That game remains the longest in World Series history. The home run also became one of the defining moments of Muncy's Dodgers career.

Sandy Koufax speaks on during an unveiling ceremony for the brand new Koufax commemorative statue at the Centerfield Plaza at Dodger Stadium. Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Sandy Koufax has one of the greatest postseason pitching records in Dodgers history. He made eight postseason appearances and started seven of them.

Koufax went 4-3 with a 0.95 ERA across 57 innings. He struck out 61 batters and posted a 0.825 WHIP. His October record also includes four complete games and two shutouts.

His World Series performances made his postseason legacy even stronger. Koufax won World Series MVP honors in both 1963 and 1965.

The defining moment came in Game 7 of the 1965 World Series. Koufax took the mound on only two days' rest and pitched a shutout.

That performance helped the Dodgers win the championship. His sub-1.00 ERA over 57 World Series innings remains one of the most remarkable postseason pitching records in baseball history.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) reacts to the last out in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game 6 of the 2020 NLCS . Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

Kenley Jansen owns several Dodgers postseason records. He appeared in 57 playoff games for Los Angeles. That is the most in franchise history.

Jansen also pitched 63 1/3 postseason innings as a reliever. That is another Dodgers record. His 19 saves are also the most in franchise history.

Across those 57 games, Jansen posted a 2.13 ERA. He struck out 92 batters and finished with a 0.805 WHIP. Those numbers show how reliable he was during the Dodgers' long playoff runs.

The 2017 postseason was one of his best stretches. Jansen threw 16 2/3 innings and allowed only three earned runs. He also struck out 20 batters.

His cutter became one of the biggest weapons in the Dodgers' bullpen. For several seasons, opposing teams had to get through Jansen to finish off Los Angeles.