Exclusive | Reggie Jackson breaks down all things World Series with next Mr. October prediction
Reggie Jackson, whose three-homer performance in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series against the Dodgers remains a defining moment in Yankees history, takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: When Yankees-Dodgers was officially the World Series, did you have flashbacks? A: No, I didn’t have flashbacks, but what I would say to you is I just was joyous because it’s good for baseball, it’s good for the country.You got two of the greatest franchises in sports.
You know, you got the Celtics and Lakers, the Knicks and Green Bay Packers and the Cowboys and the Steelers and New England [Patriots].You got the greats there, the two best franchises.
The Cardinals are a great franchise etcetera, but there are some that just stand out.And when you have Yankees and the Dodgers, they both spend a lot of money, they both got all these fantastic players, the clubhouses and the travel and the stadiums … it’s big! Hollywood and New York — the financial center of the world and Hollywood.
What more can you ask for? Q: Who are the Mr.October candidates for the Yankees or Dodgers? A: I was telling somebody today, if they’ll play seven games, Mookie Betts is gonna get 13 hits.
He’s gonna drive in five or six runs, hit a homer or two, probably some doubles, he’s gonna score a lot of runs (laugh), he’s gonna make some great plays whether he plays second base, shortstop, center field, right field, whether he catches or plays first base.He’s gonna be in the mix because he’s got that in him.
He just loves the game.Freddie Freeman is the same way, and [Shohei] Ohtani’s as gifted as they come.
The Yankees got three killers in there, three Bombers.And [Aaron] Judge is not hot yet.
He gets hot, he’s like two guys (laugh). Q: What do you think when you watch Juan Soto in the batter’s box? A: He has control of the batter’s box.He’s got a great eye and this guy’s got 130 walks, 140 walks.
So he’s just always on base.He hits in t...