Corey Seager
The only player to win the World Series MVP in both leagues.
Corey Seager is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. After spending seven years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he entered free agency and signed a historic 10-year contract worth $325 million with the Rangers. During his tenure in Arlington, Seager has been named an All-Star three times. He played a pivotal role as Texas claimed their first World Series championship in 2023. In that series, Seager was named World Series MVP for the second time in his career.
Quick Facts
- Team
- Texas Rangers
- Position
- Shortstop
- Born
- 27 April 1994
- Birthplace
- Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
- Bats
- Left
- Throws
- Right
- Debut league
- MLB
- Debut date
- September 3
Lore & Background
Seager's path to Texas began after he concluded a seven-year tenure with the Dodgers, where he had previously won the National League Championship Series MVP and the 2020 World Series MVP. Upon signing his massive 10-year deal, he joined a team seeking its first title since moving to Arlington. The 2023 season proved to be the defining chapter of this new era. Seager helped guide the Rangers through the playoffs, culminating in a World Series victory that ended the franchise's long drought. His performance was so dominant that he secured the World Series MVP award for the second time, becoming only the 4th player in history to win the award twice. He is also the only player ever to win the World Series MVP in both the National and American Leagues.
Reader's Guide
For fans following the Rangers' modern resurgence, Seager represents the cornerstone of their first championship run. The key takeaway for observers is his unique dual-league MVP status; no other player has ever won the World Series MVP in both leagues. Beyond the statistics, his contribution includes three All-Star selections during his time with the Rangers. His legacy is now tied permanently to the 2023 title, making him a central figure in the team's history alongside the franchise's inaugural championship.
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