Corey Seager was born on April 27, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He emerged as a prominent figure in American professional baseball, currently serving as the shortstop for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Rangers, Seager showcased his talent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he became a household name in the baseball world.
Seager's journey into baseball began in his early years, growing up as the youngest of three brothers in a sports-oriented family. His older brother, Kyle Seager, notably played as a third baseman for the Seattle Mariners, while his other brother, Justin, also pursued a career in baseball, being drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB draft. Inspired by the legendary Derek Jeter, Seager's passion for baseball flourished, leading him to excel in both high school and college.
During his high school years at Northwest Cabarrus High School in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Seager showcased his athletic prowess by excelling in both baseball and basketball. As the number one baseball recruit in the state, he garnered attention for his exceptional skills on the field. Following his graduation in 2012, Seager committed to attending the University of South Carolina on a college baseball scholarship before being drafted 18th overall by the Dodgers.
Seager's impact was immediate, earning him the title of the 2016 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. He continued to excel, securing MLB All-Star honors in his first two full seasons in the majors. However, his crowning moment came in 2020, when he played a pivotal role in leading the Dodgers to the World Series title, earning him both the NL Championship Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the World Series MVP.
After seven successful years with the Dodgers, Seager entered free agency and made headlines by signing a groundbreaking 10-year contract worth $325 million with the Texas Rangers. His impact with his new team was immediate, earning him back-to-back All-Star selections in 2022 and 2023. Seager's prowess was further solidified when he helped the Rangers clinch the 2023 World Series title, earning him his second World Series MVP, a feat achieved by only a select few in baseball history.
