Corey Seager facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Corey Seager
Seager in 2016
Texas Rangers – No. 5
Shortstop
Born: (1994-04-27) April 27, 1994 (age 31) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Right
debut
September 3, 2015, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics (through July 18, 2025)
Batting average	.289
Hits	1,216
Home runs	213
Runs batted in	649
Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers (2015–2021) Texas Rangers (2022–present)
Career highlights and awards
5× All-Star (2016, 2017, 2022–2024) 2× World Series champion (2020, 2023) 2× World Series MVP (2020, 2023) All-MLB First Team (2023) All-MLB Second Team (2020) NL Rookie of the Year (2016) NLCS MVP (2020) 3× Silver Slugger Award (2016, 2017, 2023)

Corey Drew Seager (born April 27, 1994) is an American professional baseball player. He plays as a shortstop for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Rangers, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Many people think he is one of the best shortstops of his time.

The Dodgers picked Seager in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft. He started playing in the major leagues in 2015. In 2016, he won the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year award. He was also an MLB All-Star in his first two full seasons. He helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series and was named the NL Championship Series MVP and the World Series MVP.

After seven years with the Dodgers, Seager became a free agent. He then signed a big 10-year contract with the Texas Rangers. With the Rangers, Seager has been an All-Star three times. He helped Texas win their first World Series championship in 2023. He was named World Series MVP for the second time. This made him only the fourth player ever to do this. He is also the only player to win the World Series MVP award in both the American League and National League.

Early Life and Baseball Dreams

Corey Seager was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. His parents are Jeff and Jody Seager. He is the youngest of three brothers. His oldest brother, Kyle Seager, used to play third base for the Seattle Mariners. His middle brother, Justin, was also drafted by the Mariners. Corey grew up loving the New York Yankees and looked up to baseball legend Derek Jeter.

Seager went to Northwest Cabarrus High School in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He graduated in 2012. He played both baseball and basketball for his school. He was considered the best baseball player in the state. Seager had planned to go to the University of South Carolina on a college baseball scholarship.

Baseball Journey

Starting in the Minor Leagues

The Los Angeles Dodgers chose Seager in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft. He was the 18th player picked overall. He decided to sign with the Dodgers instead of going to college. He received a $2.35 million signing bonus.

Seager started his professional career with the Ogden Raptors in 2012. He then played for the Great Lakes Loons in 2013. He hit well and was promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. In 2014, Seager continued to play well for the Quakes. He was chosen for the mid-season California League All-Star team. He also played for the USA team in the 2014 All-Star Futures Game. After that, he moved up to the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Seager batting for the Oklahoma City Dodgers in 2015

Seager was named the MVP of the California League in 2014. He was also recognized as one of the best minor league players. In 2015, Seager was invited to the Dodgers' major league spring training. He was considered one of the top young players in baseball. He started the 2015 season with the Tulsa Drillers. He played so well that he was quickly promoted to the Oklahoma City Dodgers. In one game, he got six hits, which was a rare achievement.

Joining the Dodgers (2015–2021)

First Steps in the Majors (2015)

Seager with the 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers

On September 3, 2015, the Dodgers called Seager up to the major leagues. He made his first appearance that night as the starting shortstop. In his first game, he got two hits, including a double. A few days later, he hit his first MLB home run. He also became the third-youngest player ever to get four hits, a home run, a walk, and a stolen base in one game. Seager played very well in his first 27 games. He became the Dodgers' main shortstop. He was also the youngest position player to start a postseason game for the Dodgers.

Rookie of the Year (2016)

Seager for the Dodgers during an inter-league game at Yankee Stadium on September 13, 2016.

Seager was the Dodgers' starting shortstop on Opening Day in 2016. He was the youngest Dodger to do so since 1944. On June 3, Seager hit three home runs in one game. He was the youngest shortstop in MLB history to do this. He was named the National League Rookie of the Month for June. He was also chosen for the National League All-Star team. He even took part in the Home Run Derby.

Seager set new Dodgers rookie records for doubles and home runs. He and his brother, Kyle Seager, became the first brothers in MLB history to each hit 25 or more home runs in the same season. He finished his rookie season with a .308 batting average, 26 home runs, and 72 runs batted in (RBI). He won many awards, including the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He also won the Silver Slugger Award, which is given to the best offensive players at each position.

All-Star Seasons and Injuries (2017-2019)

Seager with the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2017, Seager was seen as one of the top young shortstops in baseball. He had another game where he hit three home runs. He was named to his second straight All-Star game. He also won his second Silver Slugger Award. Towards the end of the season, he had an elbow injury. This affected his playing time.

A back injury kept Seager out of some playoff games in 2017. He returned for the 2017 World Series. The Dodgers lost the series to the Houston Astros. In 2018, Seager had a serious elbow injury. He needed Tommy John surgery and missed the rest of the season. He also had hip surgery later that year.

Seager returned in 2019. He signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers. He strained his hamstring in June and missed some time. Despite the injury, he had a good season. He set new career highs with 44 doubles and 87 RBIs.

World Series Champion (2020)

In 2020, Seager signed another one-year contract with the Dodgers. He faced his brother, Kyle, in an MLB game for the first time. Both brothers hit home runs in that game. Seager played in 51 of 60 games in the shortened 2020 season. He led the Dodgers in batting average, hits, doubles, and RBIs. He felt much healthier, which helped his hitting. He also had the best fielding percentage among major league shortstops.

Seager was named the MVP of the 2020 National League Championship Series. He then became the MVP of the 2020 World Series. He helped the Dodgers win their first championship since 1988. In the playoffs, Seager hit incredibly well, with 7 home runs and 16 RBIs.

Final Season with Dodgers (2021)

In 2021, Seager signed his final one-year contract with the Dodgers. He broke his right hand in May when he was hit by a pitch. On September 26, 2021, Seager hit his 100th career home run. For the season, he hit .306 with 16 home runs and 57 RBIs.

Playing for the Texas Rangers (2022–Present)

On December 1, 2021, Seager signed a huge 10-year contract with the Texas Rangers. This was the biggest contract in the Rangers' history.

Seager in September 2022

In 2022, Seager hit a career-high 33 home runs. He was also named to his first American League All-Star team.

Another World Series Win (2023)

In 2023, Seager had an amazing season. He hit .327 with 33 home runs and a career-high 96 RBIs. He led the American League in doubles. He was named to the All-Star team for the second year in a row. He finished second in the AL MVP voting.

In the 2023 World Series, Seager hit three home runs and had six RBIs. He helped the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. He became the fourth player in history to win the World Series MVP award twice. He was also the first player to win the award in both the American League and the National League.

Recent Seasons (2024)

On August 29, 2024, Seager hit his 200th career home run. He became the first left-handed-hitting shortstop in MLB history to reach this milestone. On September 4, Seager was placed on the injured list. He had a hip injury that ended his 2024 season early. In 123 games, Seager hit 30 home runs and had 74 RBIs.

Personal Life

Corey Seager married Madisyn Van Ham on December 5, 2020. They started dating when they were in high school.

Awards and Achievements

Awards

Accomplishments

• MLB record for most home runs by a left-handed shortstop (33 in 2022)
• Los Angeles Dodgers record for home runs by a shortstop in one season (26 in 2016)
• Los Angeles Dodgers record for most consecutive major league starts reaching base (16 in 2015)
• MLB record, shared with Kyle Seager, as first pair of brothers to each hit at least 25 home runs in the same season (2016)
• MLB record as youngest shortstop and sixth youngest overall to hit three home runs in one game (2016)
• First shortstop to hit five home runs in a postseason series (in the 2020 National League Championship Series)
• Drew five walks in the 2023 ALDS Game 2 vs. the Baltimore Orioles to set a new MLB postseason single-game record
• First left-handed-hitting shortstop to reach 200 home runs (2024)

See also

In Spanish: Corey Seager para niños