With the Twins’ loss last night, Joe Mauer is now 0-10 in playoff games. Is this a baseball record?
Most appearances in playoff losses, no wins
Active players are shaded. Tiebreaker games/one-game playoffs are not included.
| Player | Record | Teams | Notes |
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| Jody Reed | 0-11 | 1988 Red Sox 1990 Red Sox 1996 Padres |
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| Rick Porcello | 0-11 | 2011 Tigers 2012 Tigers 2013 Tigers 2016 Red Sox 2017 Red Sox |
Porcello was on the 2014 Tigers but did not pitch in the ALDS. |
| Don McMahon | 0-10 | 1957 Braves 1958 Braves 1968 Tigers 1971 Giants |
McMahon’s teams went 11-4 in playoff games in which he didn’t pitch. |
| Joe Mauer | 0-10 | 2006 Twins 2009 Twins 2010 Twins 2017 Twins |
1-1 in tiebreaker games (2008, 2009 Twins) |
| Leo Cardenas | 0-9 | 1961 Reds 1969 Twins 1970 Twins |
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| Jay Witasick | 0-8 | 2001 Yankees 2002 Giants |
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| Cesar Tovar | 0-8 | 1969 Twins 1970 Twins 1975 Athletics |
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| Orlando Merced | 0-8 | 1991 Pirates 1992 Pirates 2001 Astros |
The Pirates went 6-1 in games in which Merced did not appear. |
| Jason Kubel | 0-8 | 2004 Twins 2009 Twins 2010 Twins |
Kubel was on the 2006 Twins but did not play in the ALDS. |
| Charlie Hough | 0-8 | 1974 Dodgers 1977 Dodgers 1978 Dodgers |
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| Geovany Soto | 0-7 | 2007 Cubs 2008 Cubs 2012 Rangers 2014 Athletics |
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| Bob Moose | 0-7 | 1970 Pirates 1971 Pirates 1972 Pirates |
Threw wild pitch to lose deciding game of 1972 NLCS. |
| Syl Johnson | 0-7 | 1928 Cardinals 1930 Cardinals 1931 Cardinals |
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| Larry French | 0-7 | 1935 Cubs 1938 Cubs 1941 Dodgers |
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| Wally Berger | 0-7 | 1937 Giants 1939 Reds |
Longest playoff losing streaks
| Player | Losses | Teams | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Greenwell | 13 | 1986 Red Sox 1988 Red Sox 1990 Red Sox 1995 Red Sox |
Final 13 playoff games of career. |
| Michael Cuddyer | 12 | 2004 Twins 2006 Twins 2009 Twins 2010 Twins |
Cuddyer broke his streak with the 2015 Mets. |
| Jody Reed | 11 | 1988 Red Sox 1990 Red Sox 1996 Padres |
Only playoff games of career. |
| Rick Porcello | 11 | 2011 Tigers 2012 Tigers 2013 Tigers 2016 Red Sox 2017 Red Sox |
Only playoff games of career. |
| Mark DeRosa | 11 | 2003 Braves 2007 Cubs 2008 Cubs 2009 Cardinals |
Final 11 playoff games of career. |
| Todd Zeile | 10 | 1996 Orioles 1998 Rangers 1999 Rangers 2000 Mets |
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| Willie Wilson | 10 | 1980 Royals 1981 Royals 1984 Royals 1985 Royals |
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| Frank White | 10 | 1980 Royals 1981 Royals 1984 Royals 1985 Royals |
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| Daryle Ward | 10 | 1999 Astros 2000 Astros 2007 Cubs 2008 Cubs |
Final 10 playoff games of career. |
| Ivan Rodriguez | 10 | 1996 Rangers 1998 Rangers 1999 Rangers 2003 Marlins |
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| Aramis Ramirez | 10 | 2003 Cubs 2007 Cubs 2008 Cubs 2015 Pirates |
Final 10 playoff games of career. |
| Don McMahon | 10 | 1957 Braves 1958 Braves 1968 Tigers 1971 Giants |
Only playoff games of career. |
| Joe Mauer | 10 | 2006 Twins 2009 Twins 2010 Twins 2017 Twins |
Only playoff games of career. |
| Ryan Klesko | 10 | 1999 Braves 2005 Padres 2006 Padres |
Final 10 playoff games of career. |
| Dwight Evans | 10 | 1986 Red Sox 1988 Red Sox 1990 Red Sox |
Final 10 playoff games of career. |
| Ellis Burks | 10 | 1988 Red Sox 1990 Red Sox 1993 White Sox |
First 10 playoff games of career. |
| George Brett | 10 | 1980 Royals 1981 Royals 1984 Royals 1985 Royals |
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| Wade Boggs | 10 | 1986 Red Sox 1988 Red Sox 1990 Red Sox |
Boggs broke his streak with the 1995 Yankees. |
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