Corey Seager
Professional baseball player, 2020 World Series MVP
Born
April 27th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Debuted in 2015, playing as a shortstop for the Dodgers. Played a crucial role in the team's 2020 World Series victory, earning the Most Valuable Player award. In 2021, Seager signed a ten-year contract with the Texas Rangers, solidifying his place as one of the top shortstops in Major League Baseball.
2020 World Series MVP
2016 Rookie of the Year
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