Corey Drew Seager is a shortstop in American baseball. He has previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB.
Corey Seager was born on April 27, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He made his MLB debut for the Dodgers on September 3, 2015. He is a 4-time All-Star in 2016, 2017, 2022 and 2023. Additionally, he was also NL Rookie of the Year in 2016. He won 2 Silver Slugger Awards in 2016 and 2017. He was a NLCS MVP in 2020. Along with that, he also became a World Series Champion and World Series MVP in 2020.
Seager was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) as the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft. Rather than attend South Carolina, he signed with the Dodgers and received a 35 million signing bonus. With the Pioneer League's Ogden Raptors, where he started his career, Seager batted 309 in 46 games during his 2012 campaign. In 2013, he received a promotion to the Class A Midwest League's Great Lakes Loons. After playing 74 games for Great Lakes, he hit 309 with 12 home runs and 57 runs batted in (RBIs). On August 3, he was promoted to the Class A-Advanced California League's Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Seager inked a 5 million, ten-year contract with the Texas Rangers on December 1, 2021. This contract was bigger than Alex Rodriguez's record 2 million agreement from 2000, making it the richest in Rangers franchise history. Among all big league batters in 2022, Seager batted 245/ 317/ 455 and had the lowest called strike percentage (9.0%) even if it was a career low for his hitting average. He did hit 33 home runs, a career-high, in 245.
Corey Seager has achieved a batting average of .291 with 149 home runs, 499 RBI, 16 stolen bases, .361 OBP, and .864 in his career so far. He has become a valuable member of the Texas Rangers.
Who are the parents of Corey Seager?
Corey Seager’s parents are Jeff and Jody Seager. He comes from an athletic family. Both his parents created an atmosphere for him that helped him balance athletics and academics equally.
Corey Seager Father
Corey Seager’s father is Jeff Seager. He was also a former baseball player. He used to play collegiate baseball at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. He is the biggest influence regarding baseball on his son Corey. He always had a positive attitude regarding his son playing baseball. However, he also didn’t let him play if he didn’t do well in class.
Corey Seager Mother
Corey Seager’s mother is Jody Seager. She was a three-sport athlete in her high school. She played volleyball and softball in high school. As an adult, she played co-ed softball. She also helped to create a positive environment for Corey so that he can achieve his baseball dreams.
What nationality are Corey Seager’s parents
Both of Corey Seager’s parents, Jeff and Jody Seager are Americans by nationality. They reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.
FAQs
A. Corey Seager is currently 29 years old.
A. Corey Seager’s parents are Jeff and Jody Seager.
A. Jeff Seager played collegiate baseball at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Jody Seager played volleyball and softball in high school. Later, as an adult, she played co-ed softball.
A. Corey Seger is currently playing for the Texas Rangers in the MLB.
A. Corey Seager has scored 149 home runs in his career so far.
