Corey Seager's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Corey Seager. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Corey Seager is a highly regarded American professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is considered among the best shortstops in baseball today.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1944: Youngest Opening Day Shortstop

In 1944, Gene Mauch was the youngest opening day starting shortstop for the Dodgers, a record later broken by Corey Seager in 2016.

1982: Most Hits in a Season by a Los Angeles Dodgers Rookie

In 1982, Steve Sax held the record for most hits in a season by a Los Angeles Dodgers rookie, which was later broken by Corey Seager in 2016.

1988: Dodgers Previous Championship

In 2020, Corey Seager led the Dodgers to their first championship since 1988.

1993: Mike Piazza's Silver Slugger Streak

From 1993 to 1997, Mike Piazza won five straight Silver Slugger Awards. In 2017, Corey Seager won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award, the first Dodgers player to win back-to-back awards since Piazza.

1997: Mike Piazza's Silver Slugger Streak

2000: Last Dodgers Shortstop with Three Home Runs

In 2000, Kevin Elster was the last Dodgers shortstop to hit three home runs in a game, a feat matched by Corey Seager on June 3, 2016.

June 7, 2001: Previous Brother Home Run Feat

On June 7, 2001, César and Felipe Crespo were the pair of brothers before Corey and Kyle Seager to homer in the same game.

2014: California League MVP

In 2014, Corey Seager was named the MVP of the California League and was selected to Baseball America's minor league All-Star team. He was also named co-winner of the Dodgers' "Minor League Player of the Year" award.

August 6, 2016: Dodgers Rookie Record for Doubles

On August 6, 2016, Corey Seager hit his 31st double of the season, surpassing Eric Karros to set a new Dodgers rookie record.

2016: Silver Slugger and Rookie of the Year

After the 2016 season, Corey Seager was awarded the Silver Slugger Award and was the unanimous winner of the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

2016: Three Home Run Game and All-Star Selection

In 2016, Corey Seager hit three home runs in a game against the Atlanta Braves on June 3rd and was named the National League Rookie of the Month for June and selected to the National League All-Star team.

2016: Rookie of the Year and All-Star

In 2016, Corey Seager was named the National League Rookie of the Year and was selected as an MLB All-Star.

2017: World Series Appearance

In 2017, Corey Seager returned to the Dodgers roster for the World Series after a back injury and contributed with a home run and a double, but the Dodgers lost to the Houston Astros.

2020: World Series Title and MVP

In 2020, Corey Seager led the Dodgers to the World Series title and was named the World Series MVP.

2020: NLCS and World Series MVP

In 2020, Corey Seager was named MVP of both the National League Championship Series and the World Series, leading the Dodgers to their first championship since 1988.

September 26, 2021: 100th Career Home Run

On September 26, 2021, Corey Seager hit his 100th career home run off of Humberto Mejía of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2022: Career High Home Runs and All-Star Selection

In 2022, Corey Seager had a career-high 33 home runs and was named to his first American League All-Star team.

2023: Seager's Outstanding Performance in 2023

In 2023, Corey Seager had an outstanding season, batting .327/.390/.623 with 33 home runs and 96 RBI. He led the AL in doubles (42) and percentage of balls hard-hit (48.4%). Seager was named to the All-Star team for the second year in a row and finished second in AL MVP voting. He helped the Rangers win the World Series, hitting .286 with three home runs and six RBI, earning him the World Series MVP award for the second time.