Max Muncy officially made himself a Dodgers legend in NLCS Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a long and storied postseason history, dating back to the franchise's original home in Brooklyn. During that time, some of the greatest players ever have donned Dodger blue.

With so many stars and so many trips to October, one would think that one of the club's legendary figures from the past might hold the team's playoff home run record. However, the recent run of dominance, combined with an extended playoff format, has given today's generation a much greater opportunity.

As of October 14, there's a new record holder for postseason long balls out in LA: Max Muncy.

Max Muncy sets Dodgers postseason home run record, cementing his playoff legend status

After missing by just inches in Game 1 of the NLCS, Muncy made sure to seal the deal with a 412-foot shot that left his bat at 109.6 miles per hour, clearing the wall for his record-setting 14th postseason home run.

The blast broke the tie he had with Corey Seager and Justin Turner for the most in Dodgers history. With that, Muncy confirmed his status as a great October performer, albeit a bit of an odd one.

In 70 postseason games, Muncy has logged 289 plate appearances and posted a .222/.394/.444 line. The average might not scream legend, but really, the playoff line just exemplifies what Muncy does well: power and patience.

The homer meant more than simply helping to lift the Dodgers to victory or etching his name in the record books. Muncy is at the center of a critical offseason decision Los Angeles will face as it evaluates the future of its oft-injured star third baseman.

Muncy managed just 100 games this season after registering only 73 in 2024. At 35, Los Angeles has to be wary and strongly consider whether his body is breaking down. On the flip side, as the homer proves, Muncy can be ridiculously productive when he's able to take the field (especially in the team's biggest games).

The Dodgers hold a $10 million club option on his contract for 2026. Given the production and Los Angeles's financial might, the money seems negligible. The bigger question is whether or not they can spend a roster spot on a player who might not be available for half the season.

The other side of the equation is the playoff production. The Dodgers brought Kiké Hernandez back last offseason after a disappointing 2024 simply because the veteran is a playoff legend. The same logic may apply to Muncy.

That's a question for a later date. For now, the focus is on Muncy's achievement and taking care of the Milwaukee Brewers to earn yet another World Series berth, with a ring to follow, hopefully.