Corey Seager is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball.
Born on April 27, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he stands 6-foot-4 and is known for his powerful left-handed bat, smooth fielding, and clutch performances in high-stakes games.
Seager was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round (18th overall) of the 2012 MLB Draft out of Northwest Cabarrus High School in Concord, North Carolina.
He made his major league debut in 2015 and quickly established himself as one of the game’s elite shortstops before transitioning to the Rangers via free agency in 2022.
Siblings
Corey is the youngest of three brothers raised in a highly athletic and competitive family in the Charlotte area.
His parents, Jeff and Jody Seager, fostered a sports-oriented household; Jeff played college baseball at Fairleigh Dickinson University, while Jody excelled as a three-sport high school athlete.
The eldest brother, Kyle Seager, enjoyed a successful 11-year MLB career as a third baseman, primarily with the Seattle Mariners, where he became known for his consistent power hitting and defensive reliability.
Kyle blazed the trail for his younger siblings, reaching the majors first and serving as a role model.
The middle brother, Justin Seager, was drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB Draft after playing college baseball at UNC Charlotte.
Justin advanced through the minor leagues as a corner infielder and outfielder but did not reach the major leagues.
Career
Seager’s professional journey began immediately after high school when he signed with the Dodgers for a $2.35 million bonus instead of attending college.
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He progressed rapidly through the Dodgers’ minor league system, showcasing elite hitting ability and earning prospect acclaim.
Seager debuted with the Dodgers in September 2015 and broke out in 2016, winning the National League Rookie of the Year award unanimously after batting .308 with 26 home runs and finishing third in NL MVP voting.
He spent seven seasons with Los Angeles, helping the team reach the postseason multiple times, including a World Series title in 2020 where he earned both NLCS MVP and World Series MVP honors.
Injuries, particularly a serious elbow issue requiring Tommy John surgery, sidelined him for much of 2018 and impacted his availability in other seasons, but he returned stronger each time.
After becoming a free agent following the 2021 season, Seager signed a massive 10-year, $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
In Texas, he transitioned primarily to shortstop and DH roles while continuing to produce at an All-Star level.
His tenure with the Rangers culminated in a 2023 World Series championship, where he again claimed World Series MVP honors, solidifying his reputation as a big-game performer.
Accolades
Seager is a five-time All-Star (2016, 2017, 2022–2024) and has won three Silver Slugger Awards (2016, 2017, 2023) as the top offensive shortstop in his league.
He earned National League Rookie of the Year in 2016 and has been named to the All-MLB First Team once (2023) and Second Team once (2020).
His postseason legacy is particularly distinguished: he is a two-time World Series champion (2020 with the Dodgers and 2023 with the Rangers) and the only player in MLB history to win World Series MVP in two different seasons (2020 and 2023).
He also took home NLCS MVP in 2020.
Seager has led his league in doubles multiple times and has recorded several 20- and 30-home run seasons, with over 200 career home runs and a career batting average near .290.
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