Dodgers and Mariners: A Look at the Seager’s Success

The three Seager brothers are making huge impacts for the Dodgers and Mariners.

Most of the time when bloodlines come up someone is talking about horse racing, but that is not always the case. Phenom and All-Star rookie shortstop for the Dodgers, Corey Seager comes from a pretty impressive baseball family.

His oldest brother Kyle Seager is the everyday third baseman for the Seattle Mariners and the middle brother Justin Seager, is making his way through the Mariners farm. Not only have the Seager boys been known for their maturity, class and strong work ethic, they are all having impressive seasons.

Since he was drafted in 2012, Corey Seager has faced astronomical expectations from everyone.

Since he was drafted in 2012, Corey Seager has faced astronomical expectations from everyone. I mean I remember watching MLB Network his rookie year in the minors and analysts were already saying he had the potential to be the next Derek Jeter.

Talk about huge shoes to fill. Corey of the three brothers, may be the baby, but he is projected to have a better career than Kyle Seager, who is already leaving a lasting mark in Seattle. You ask any Seager brother about another brother and their responses usually fall along the line of, “I’m happy for him. He deserves it and is better than me.”

No one wants to take credit for it, but the fact is, whatever the three Seager boys grew up doing in Kannapolis, North Carolina, trained them not only to be successful people, but successful ballplayers.

Next: Kyle Seager's Success with the Mariners

Kyle Seager’s Success with the Mariners

Kyle Seager has been huge for the Mariners since he was called up in 2012. His rookie season he hit .259 with 20 home runs and 86 RBI’s. Since then his career has only been on the rise. One of the most impressive things about Kyle Seager is the fact that he has managed to stay healthy every year and rarely takes a day off.

In 2012 he played in 155 games, 2013 that number went to 160, 2014 he was in 159 games and last season he played in 160 games.

In 2014, Kyle Seager was honored with an All-Star game selection and a Gold Glove which he well deserved.

Managers must have to bribe Kyle Seager to sit on the bench occasionally. The man has been a steady constant offensive player in their lineup day in and day out. When the baseball season consists of 162 games and you can count on Kyle Seager being in it every day, well your chances of winning the game just greatly increased.

The quiet and calm third baseman is a game changer for the team and always has been. In 2014, Kyle Seager was honored with an All-Star game selection and a Gold Glove which he well deserved. In December of the same year, he signed a seven year, $100 million dollar deal with the club.

This year is no different for Kyle. He has played in 90 games so far and is currently hitting .287. In those 90 games, the 28 year old has 18 home runs, 26 doubles and 61 RBI’s. On April 25, this year he hit his 100th career home run against the Houston Astros.

It does not matter who the Mariners are facing that day, you can guarantee that Kyle Seager will be in the lineup and showing off whether it is with his bat or his glove.

Next: Justin Seager's Minor League Success

Justin Seager’s Minor League Success

Of the three Seager brothers, Justin is probably the one you may not know much about. He was drafted by the Mariners in the 2013 draft and selected in the 12th round. The 24 year old may not be as well known as his other two brothers, but he is making a steady climb in the Mariners farm system.

You may think that the competition would get to Justin Seager, however he seems to support both of his brothers.

After playing in 50 games with the Bakersfield Blaze, where he hit .213 with 7 home runs and 31 RBI’s, he was promoted to the Mariners Double A team in Jackson. Justin Seager broke his back his junior year of high school weight lifting, which could be part of the reason he has yet to reach the same success his brothers have.

You may thing that the competition would get to Justin Seager, however he seems to support both of his brothers through everything and genuinely cheers them on. Last week when Corey Seager was soaking in the All-Star game, you could find Justin Seager in the crowd or riding in the bed of the truck during the parade.

Through thick and thin the Seager brother’s seem to stick together. Justin Seager may be the only Seager brother not named an All-Star, but he could one day be there. Until then, he continues to grind in the Mariners farm.

If you would like to read more about Justin Seager and the dynamic of his family, Zach Ewing wrote a great article on him that can be found here.

Next: Corey Seager's Success with the Dodgers

Corey Seager’s Success with the Dodgers

Well, how has Corey Seager not been key to the Dodgers? I mean the 22 year old rookie has only led the team in every offensive category, was named an All-Star and is in second for most doubles in the National League.

There is no doubt about it, Corey Seager is not only meeting those expectations, he is exceeding them. The steady and calm rookie never seems to be shaken, like he was born for the spotlight. He simply steps in that batters box and helps his team win games. Sunday afternoon he doubled three times and tied a Dodgers franchise record. This feat was last accomplished by Justin Turner on April 19, 2015.

Corey Seager is on pace to shatter records considering he has already hit 27 this season.

Corey Seager is only only breaking franchise records, but he is on his way to shattering rookie records. Johnny Frederick holds the Dodgers franchise rookie record for doubles when he hit 52 in 1929. When it comes to the LA Dodgers, Eric Karros holds that record with 30 doubles he hit in 1992.

Corey Seager is on pace to shatter records considering he has already hit 27 this season. Sibling rivalry runs deep. Whether he knows it or not, after Sunday’s game Corey Seager has now hit one more double than big brother Kyle Seager.

Through 92 games this season, Corey is hitting .297 with 17 home runs, 42 RBI’s and he has walked 34 times. Walks are important in my opinion, especially as a rookie. It proves just how patient Corey is at the plate and the fact that he knows the strike zone well. He currently has a slight edge on his oldest brother Kyle when it comes to the stats. Either way, both brothers have been difference makers for their clubs all season.

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