Travis Jankowski, a former New York Mets player, has made it to the World Series with the Texas Rangers. Jankowski, who signed with the Mets twice in 2022 before being cut, called this achievement a "kid's dream." He has embraced his role as a depth piece and has played a valuable role for the Rangers this season. Jankowski has a .263 average, .689 OPS, a home run, 30 RBI, and 19 steals. He has also provided versatility in the outfield. In the playoffs, he has appeared in four games, primarily as a pinch runner, pinch hitter, or right fielder. Jankowski's former manager, Buck Showalter, has praised him as the best fourth outfielder in baseball. Jankowski's journey to the World Series has been highly inspiring, having played for multiple teams and bouncing around the Major Leagues. His former college coach at Stony Brook University, Matt Senk, is elated for his success and considers himself a huge Texas Rangers fan for the World Series. Jankowski's contributions at the bottom of the order serve as a reminder of the importance of role players in the playoffs.