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Dodgers: Projected Opening Day Starting Lineup

By Cesar Becerra

Mar 7, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) looks on against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) looks on against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) singles in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in game five of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
  1. Corey Seager, Shortstop

The Rookie of the Year and the Dodgers best hitter last season. There are high expectations for Seager coming into the year.

Seager hit .308, 26 Home Runs, 72 RBI, and 105 Runs scored. Those numbers translate to a team-high .372 wOBA including an excellent .400 wOBA against right-handers.

All signs are pointing to Seager being the face of the franchise for many years to come. Frankly, there’s no reason to expect any less this upcoming season. He was a 1st round draft pick and has played to his potential all throughout his minor league career.

I’m not concerned about a sophomore slump because he had a positive pitch value on all pitches for the exception of the splitter and the cutter last season.

Seager having positive pitch values lead me to believe no matter what adjustments the pitchers make during his second full season, Seager will be ready. We may see a dip in the power numbers, but that was never Seager’s game.

Projected Stat Line:

.300/25 HR/85 RBI/100 Runs Scored

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