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2019 Projections (Preseason PECOTA - seasonal age 25)
PA AVG HR R RBI SB DRC+ WARP
578 .280 19 68 75 3 123 3.7
Birth Date4-27-1994
Height6' 4"
Weight215 lbs
Age29 years, 11 months, 2 days
BatsL
ThrowsR
1.12015
4.32016
4.02017
0.72018
3.72019
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WARP Summary

MLB Statistics

YEAR TEAM AGE G PA H 2B 3B HR BB SO HBP SB CS AVG OBP SLG DRC+ DRAA BRR FRAA BWARP
2015 LAN 21 27 113 33 8 1 4 14 19 1 2 0 .337 .425 .561 123 3.5 0.4 2.2 1.1
2016 LAN 22 157 687 193 40 5 26 54 133 4 3 3 .308 .365 .512 122 19.6 2.7 -8.8 4.3
2017 LAN 23 145 613 159 33 0 22 67 131 4 4 2 .295 .375 .479 115 13.6 2.2 -1.8 4.0
2018 LAN 24 26 115 27 5 1 2 11 17 2 0 0 .267 .348 .396 104 0.9 0.8 0.3 0.7
2019 LAN 25 134 541 133 44 1 19 44 98 4 1 0 .272 .335 .483 106 6.7 0.7 1.2 3.1
Career489206954513087319039815105.294.362.49111544.26.6-6.813.2

Statistics for All Levels

'opp' stats - Quality of opponents faced - have been moved and are available only as OPP_QUAL in the Statistics reports now.
Minor league stats are currently shownClick to hide.
YEAR Team Lg LG G PA oppAVG oppOBP oppSLG BABIP BPF BRAA repLVL POS_ADJ DRC+ DRC+ SD FRAA BRR DRAA BWARP
2012 OGD Rk PIO 46 202 .280 .357 .417 .336 117 8.3 6.3 2.6 131 0 -9.8 2.6 1.9 0.3
2013 GRL A MID 74 312 .255 .331 .379 .353 102 20.1 8.8 4 147 0 -5.4 -0.5 12.2 2.0
2013 RCU A+ CAL 27 114 .272 .345 .446 .179 100 -4.4 3.3 1.4 32 0 -5.8 0.2 -10.0 -1.1
2014 RCU A+ CAL 80 365 .276 .339 .441 .411 100 35.1 10.0 4.1 174 0 10.1 2.4 17.4 4.4
2014 CHT AA SOU 38 161 .259 .327 .390 .450 109 7.3 4.4 1.7 132 0 -1.1 1.4 3.2 1.0
2015 LAN MLB NL 27 113 .256 .323 .415 .387 91 11.2 3.0 1.2 123 14 2.2 0.4 3.5 1.1
2015 TUL AA TEX 20 86 .248 .311 .360 .385 98 10.6 2.3 0.8 204 0 -0.1 0.5 7.5 1.2
2015 OKL AAA PCL 105 464 .272 .334 .415 .298 97 11.7 12.9 5.2 109 0 8.7 2.2 -3.7 2.6
2016 LAN MLB NL 157 687 .257 .323 .417 .355 90 44.8 19.4 8.8 122 9 -8.8 2.7 19.6 4.3
2017 LAN MLB NL 145 613 .259 .326 .428 .352 92 29.5 17.9 8 115 7 -1.8 2.2 13.6 4.0
2018 LAN MLB NL 26 115 .261 .324 .410 .301 96 1.9 3.2 1.5 104 14 0.3 0.8 0.9 0.7
2019 LAN MLB NL 134 541 .254 .324 .440 .303 96 14.3 16.3 7.4 106 10 1.2 0.7 6.7 3.1
2019 RCU A+ CAL 3 6 .271 .330 .421 .400 87 -0.2 0.2 0.1 101 0 0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.0

Statistics For All Levels

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Year Team lvl LG PA AB R H 2B 3B HR TB RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG ISO SF SH
2012 OGD Rk PIO 202 175 34 54 9 2 8 91 33 21 33 8 2 .309 .383 .520 .211 3 1
2013 GRL A MID 312 272 45 84 18 3 12 144 57 34 58 9 4 .309 .389 .529 .221 2 1
2013 RCU A+ CAL 114 100 10 16 2 1 4 32 15 12 31 1 0 .160 .246 .320 .160 2 0
2014 CHT AA SOU 161 148 28 51 16 3 2 79 27 10 39 1 1 .345 .381 .534 .189 2
2014 RCU A+ CAL 365 327 61 115 34 2 18 207 70 30 76 5 1 .352 .411 .633 .281 3
2015 TUL AA TEX 86 80 17 30 7 1 5 54 15 5 11 1 1 .375 .407 .675 .300 1 0
2015 LAN MLB NL 113 98 17 33 8 1 4 55 17 14 19 2 0 .337 .425 .561 .224 0 0
2015 OKL AAA PCL 464 421 64 117 30 2 13 190 61 32 65 3 0 .278 .332 .451 .173 6 0
2016 LAN MLB NL 687 627 105 193 40 5 26 321 72 54 133 3 3 .308 .365 .512 .204 2 0
2017 LAN MLB NL 613 539 85 159 33 0 22 258 77 67 131 4 2 .295 .375 .479 .184 3 0
2018 LAN MLB NL 115 101 13 27 5 1 2 40 13 11 17 0 0 .267 .348 .396 .129 1 0
2019 RCU A+ CAL 6 6 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 .333 .333 .333 .000 0 0
2019 LAN MLB NL 541 489 82 133 44 1 19 236 87 44 98 1 0 .272 .335 .483 .211 4 0

Plate Discipline

YEAR Pits Zone% Swing% Contact% Z-Swing% O-Swing% Z-Contact% O-Contact% SwStr% CSAA
2015 455 0.4418 0.5099 0.7759 0.7662 0.3071 0.8831 0.5641 0.2241 -0.0041
2016 2491 0.4504 0.5291 0.7663 0.7683 0.3331 0.8666 0.5768 0.2337 0.0000
2017 2232 0.4386 0.5013 0.7274 0.7344 0.3192 0.8554 0.4975 0.2726 0.0000
2018 425 0.4918 0.4824 0.7902 0.7129 0.2593 0.8658 0.5893 0.2098 0.0000
2019 1881 0.4721 0.5098 0.7435 0.7444 0.3001 0.8457 0.5168 0.2565 0.0000
Career74840.45420.51210.75090.74890.31490.85900.53800.2491-0.0002

Injury History  —  No longer being updated

Last Update: 12/31/2014 23:59 ET

Date On Date Off Transaction Days Games Side Body Part Injury Severity Surgery Date Reaggravation
2014-04-24 2014-05-03 Minors 9 0 - Thigh Strain Hamstring - -

Compensation

Year Team Salary
2031 TEX $31,500,000
2030 TEX $31,500,000
2029 TEX $31,500,000
2028 TEX $31,500,000
2027 TEX $31,500,000
2026 TEX $31,500,000
2025 TEX $32,500,000
2024 TEX $35,000,000
2023 TEX $35,500,000
2022 TEX $33,000,000
2021 LAN $13,750,000
2020 LAN $7,600,000
2019 LAN $4,000,000
2018 LAN $605,000
2017 LAN $575,000
2016 LAN $510,000
2015 LAN $
YearsDescriptionSalary
8 yrPrevious$95,540,000
2019Current$35,000,000
9 yrPvs + Cur$130,540,000
7 yrFuture$221,500,000
16 yrTotal$352,040,000

 

Service TimeAgentContract Status
7 y 32 dBoras Corp.10 years/$325M (2022-31)

Details
  • 10 years/$325M (2022-31). Signed by Texas as a free agent 11/30/21. $5M signing bonus. 22:$32.5M, 23:$35M, 24:$34.5M, 25:$32M, 26-31:$31M annually. Limited no-trade protection.
  • 1 year/$13.75M (2021). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 1/15/21 (avoided arbitration).
  • 1 year/$7.6M (2020). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 1/10/20 (avoided arbitration).
  • 1 year/$4M (2019). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 1/11/18 (avoided arbitration).
  • 1 year/$605,000 (2018). Renewed by LA Dodgers 3/18.
  • 1 year/$575,000 (2017). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/17.
  • 1 year/$510,000 (2016). Re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/16.
  • 1 year (2015). Contract selected by LA Dodgers 9/3/15.
  • Drafted by LA Dodgers 2012 (1-18) (Northwest Cabarrus HS, Concord, N.C.). $2.35M signing bonus ($1.95M slot).

2019 Preseason Forecast

Last Update: 1/27/2017 12:35 ET

PCT PA R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG DRC+ VORP FRAA WARP
90o 45 13 3 0 2 5 9 0 0 .325 .400 .550 139 4.2 SS -1 0.0
80o 30 8 2 0 1 3 6 0 0 .296 .367 .481 133 2.5 SS 0 0.0
70o 20 5 1 0 1 2 4 0 0 .294 .368 .529 129 1.5 SS 0 0.0
60o 10 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 .333 .400 .444 126 0.7 SS 0 0.0
50o 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 122 0.1 SS 0 0.0
Weighted Mean300000100.000.000.0001230.2SS 00.0

Preseason Long-Term Forecast (Beyond the 2019 Projections)

Playing time estimates are based on performance, not Depth Charts.
Year Age PA R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG OBP SLG DRC+ WARP VORP BRR POS_ADJ REP_ADJ RAA FRAA
202026548731353011972511142.277.348.4611243.639.01.93.614.119.5-5.9
202127525701262711868491072.270.343.4511203.134.31.83.313.515.7-5.7
202228534701292911869471131.271.340.4491183.033.31.83.213.714.6-5.8
202329511701262811969491050.278.352.4701273.638.31.72.913.120.5-5.6
202430514681252811868471080.271.343.4551213.134.11.82.813.216.4-5.6
202531510671242711866461080.269.339.4481182.830.91.72.613.113.5-5.5
202632483641172511763441030.269.341.4501192.730.21.72.312.413.8-5.2
20273343958105231165741960.266.339.4471172.326.11.52.011.311.3-4.8
20283442255101211155439910.267.339.4451172.224.91.41.810.810.8-4.6

Comparable Players (Similarity Index 72)

Rank Score Name Year DRC+ Trend
1 83 Troy Tulowitzki 2010 138
2 81 Anthony Rendon 2015 98
3 79 Hanley Ramirez 2009 139
4 78 Pablo Sandoval 2012 111
5 78 Logan Morrison 2013 95
6 77 Brad Miller 2015 100
7 77 Edwin Encarnacion 2008 107
8 77 Marcus Semien 2016 107
9 77 Brett Lawrie 2015 88
10 77 Cal Ripken Jr. 1986 122
11 76 Asdrubal Cabrera 2011 114
12 76 Anthony Rizzo 2015 142
13 75 Ryan Zimmerman 2010 141
14 75 Freddie Freeman 2015 125
15 75 David Wright 2008 140
16 75 Joe Cronin 1932 129
17 74 Grady Sizemore 2008 129
18 74 Billy Butler 2011 122
19 74 Chipper Jones 1997 124
20 74 Richie Hebner 1973 129
21 74 Hank Blalock 2006 92
22 73 Joey Votto 2009 139
23 73 Nomar Garciaparra 1999 151
24 73 Lou Boudreau 1943 125
25 73 Ernie Banks 1956 132
26 73 Alex Gordon 2009 85
27 73 Eugenio Suarez 2017 119
28 73 Christian Yelich 2017 105
29 73 Michael Conforto 2018 112
30 73 Justin Morneau 2006 136
31 72 Manny Machado 2018 142
32 72 Nick Markakis 2009 109
33 72 Andrew McCutchen 2012 156
34 72 Ron Santo 1965 143
35 72 Brian McCann 2009 113
36 72 James Loney 2009 107
37 72 Nicholas Castellanos 2017 110
38 72 Alex Avila 2012 98
39 72 Ron Blomberg 1974 124
40 72 Carlos Gonzalez 2011 123
41 72 Max Kepler 2018 102
42 72 Nolan Arenado 2016 128
43 72 Jim Lefebvre 1967 106
44 72 Yunel Escobar 2008 101
45 72 Eric Chavez 2003 122
46 71 Jim Ray Hart 1967 145
47 71 Wil Myers 2016 108
48 71 Elijah Dukes 2009 92
49 71 Frankie Frisch 1923 125
50 71 Buster Posey 2012 150
51 71 Al Kaline 1960 113
52 71 Jason Heyward 2015 107
53 71 Jorge Soler 2017 64
54 71 Jim Fregosi 1967 115
55 71 Russell Martin 2008 113
56 71 Roy Foster 1971 112
57 71 Gary Sheffield 1994 145
58 71 Gary Matthews 1976 130
59 71 Lonnie Chisenhall 2014 109
60 71 Eric Hosmer 2015 118
61 71 Jay Bruce 2012 116
62 71 Ike Davis 2012 108
63 71 Evan Longoria 2011 141
64 70 Mookie Betts 2018 178
65 70 Robinson Cano 2008 89
66 70 Adam Lind 2009 137
67 70 George Brett 1978 114
68 70 Chris Brown 1987 89
69 70 Starlin Castro 2015 80
70 70 Miguel Cabrera 2008 129
71 70 John Olerud 1994 119
72 70 Kent Hrbek 1985 114
73 70 Barry Bonds 1990 159
74 70 Jeremy Hermida 2009 92
75 70 Bobby Doerr 1943 105
76 70 Don Mattingly 1986 157
77 70 Xander Bogaerts 2018 130
78 70 Andy Pafko 1946 106
79 70 Tommy Henrich 1938 109
80 70 Jhonny Peralta 2007 100
81 70 Sean Casey 2000 116
82 69 Don Baylor 1974 112
83 69 Brandon Belt 2013 122
84 69 Gregory Polanco 2017 87
85 69 Travis Buck 2009 80
86 69 Chris Young 2009 79
87 69 Harry Rice 1927 97
88 69 Steve Kemp 1980 120
89 69 Jorge Cantu 2007 83
90 69 Prince Fielder 2009 151
91 69 Matt Wieters 2011 113
92 69 Riggs Stephenson 1923 105
93 69 Freddie Lindstrom 1931 112
94 69 Grady Hatton 1948 87
95 69 Gordon Beckham 2012 91
96 69 Adrian Gonzalez 2007 117
97 69 Adam Jones 2011 108
98 69 Josh Bell 2018 101
99 69 Jim Traber 1987 0 DNP
100 69 Billy Williams 1963 130

BP Annual Player Comments

YearComment
2019  Due to publishing agreements, the 2019 player comments and team essays are only available in the Baseball Prospectus 2019 book (available in hardcopy, and soon e-book and Kindle).
2018 Players who notch top-three MVP seasons as rookies tend to set themselves up for unreasonably high expectations, but Seager managed to not disappoint in a stellar encore performance. Another good-enough effort at shortstop will forestall for another year, maybe more, talk of a wander down the defensive spectrum. Paired with a top-three TAv at the position, the effort drove a best-in-class WARP among six-spotters. His contact rate backed up a bit in the service of hitting balls in the air more often, but other than picking nits on the margins of that, Seager displayed encouraging growth across the board. He's already halfway to his brother's career WARP total in about a third as many games, and appears poised to anchor the roster for at least the next several years.
2017 The Good: Seager lived up to enormous hype. He entered 2016 as the top-ranked prospect in baseball and showed he could avoid a shift down the defensive spectrum for at least for a few years. He also set a Dodgers record for home runs by a shortstop in his first full season and, along with Justin Turner, was the lifeblood of the Dodgers offense. He finished just a few shades of WARP behind his brother despite the age and experience gap between them, and was edged out of a top-10 WARP season by teammate Yasmani Grandal. The Bad: Time is a slow and inexorable march towards death. Every day that we delight in the pleasures of Seager's athletic prowess is another day closer to having him no longer. The Ugly: Not Seager. That's a handsome man. Damn.
2016 Seager was a card-carrying member of the Too Big To Stay At Shortstop Club, hanging out with Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Correa as visions of a move to third base danced in scouts' heads. Maybe that shift will come someday, but for now Seager looks just fine at short, and that upgrades him from “great” to “elite” on the prospect scale. He dominated in Tulsa and hit well in Oklahoma City before Jimmy Rollins' ineptitude forced Seager to the bigs at the tender age of 21. He responded by producing nearly two WARP in just 27 games, which means that at this pace he'd only need two seasons to out-WARP older brother Kyle, who, remember, is one of the better third basemen in the league. That goal may be a bit lofty, but Corey is poised to be a key contributor for the boys in blue in 2016, and will likely open the season as the prohibitive Rookie of the Year favorite.
2015 In the Logan White era (2002 to not quite the present), the Dodgers have gone pitcher-heavy in the first round of the draft. A rare exception was Seager in 2012, which is looking like a brilliant move. The Dodgers' co-Minor League Player of the Year had success at both High-A and Double-A: He was named California League MVP despite a 38-game promotion to the Southern League. Barring anything unforeseen, he could be the first legitimate hitting prospect the Dodgers have developed in a long time. (Puig didn't need much in the way of development.) Despite the organization's insistence that he's a shortstop, he will need to move to third base at some point, though if he manages even 500 innings at short, he'll tie Cal Ripken and Andy Fox as the tallest such shortstops in MLB history.
2014 Corey has older brother Kyle's skill set, swinging heavy lumber and flashing both the leather and the cannon to stay on the left side. Seager has been young for his levels as he has climbed the minor-league ladder, and after posting nearly identical slash lines in Rookie ball and Single-A, he finally faced adversity with his initial taste of High-A. Undeterred, the Dodgers assigned Seager to the Arizona Fall League, where he was the youngest player in the circuit. He was overmatched, to be sure, but at this age the achievement is often in the matching. He'll hit and field enough for either short or third, depending on which All-Stars the Dodgers are already paying eight figures to when his time comes. Plenty of scouts will tell you Corey will be the superior Seager when it's all said and done.
2013 The younger but bigger brother of the Mariners' Kyle Seager was chosen 18th in the 2012 draft out of a North Carolina high school, and signed for an above-slot $2.35 million bonus. He sparkled in his professional debut, putting up good numbers as one of the youngest players in a hitter-friendly league. Seager is lean and athletic with very good bat speed, a knack for contact, and potentially above-average power. In the field he has quick hands, good footwork, and a strong arm that should play well at third base given the strong likelihood that he winds up there. Overall, he's easily one of the Dodgers' top prospects, and while he's years away from the majors, he's worth getting excited about.

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DateQuestionAnswer
2021-04-30 13:00:00 (link to chat)Hi Jesse, love this forum and thank you in advance for taking my question. It looks like the. Cubs have a lot of SS in the minors. One in particular that I am curious about is Reginald Preciado. Do you envision him separating from the rest of the group? He is tall and maybe moves over to 3B, time will tell. What are your thoughts on his future - Does he become a mainstay for the Cubs? Thanks, Mike
(meswan from Texas)
Thanks! We are quite high on Preciado, ranking him 177th in our Top-400 Dynasty Prospects in March. He has a projectable 6-foot-4 frame that may require a move to 3B long-term, but he has enough range and solid actions to fit at SS in much the same way as Corey Seager does. The bat is the real draw, though. Preciado is a switch-hitter with a feel for the barrel and massive power upside if everything clicks. Despite his long levers, he also makes plenty of contact, though he has understandable issues with offspeed pitches at times. If you squint, you could envision a .280/30 bat at SS. There is real upside here, and his professional debut is highly anticipated. Preciado is a potential big riser as soon as the next Top-500 update (i.e., he may crack the top-150 prospects by the end of the month). (Jesse Roche)
2021-03-12 15:00:00 (link to chat)What do you make of Mauricio’s impressive new physique? Does that affect your thoughts on his power projection or ability to stay at SS?
(gary from ny)
So I've talked a bit with people about that this Spring, because it's a weird body type for SS, it's like super high-waisted Corey Seager. He's looked more or less fine there still, but he's slowed down on my clock already, and was always a risk to slide over to third anyway. The feel to hit still looks good, although there has been some awkwardness as he adjusts to his longer and larger levers. I do wonder what happens when he starts trying to hit for power though. He's shown plus raw in the past, and you'd think if anything that would have gone up, but I'm very curious to get some reports from Brooklyn or Bingo this spring. I suspect his projection is going to move a lot this year one way or the other. (Jeffrey Paternostro)
2019-11-13 13:00:00 (link to chat)All Jordan all the time! I know everyone hates giving comps but...who would you comp Jordan Groshans to? Do you see him reaching AA next season?
(32JuanJuan23 from OvO)
I do hate giving comps. I could see something around 2019 Corey Seager or so. I'd assume give the extended absence they will take it fairly slowly with him, maybe a bit of time back in the MWL and the bulk of the season in Dunedin. That would still allow him to start in Double-A in 2021 as a 21-year-old. Not impossible he hits the ground running and makes it there by late Summer though. (Toronto Blue Jays Top 10 Chat)
2019-10-30 16:00:00 (link to chat)Hi Craig, I'm still not talking to you, but what *realistically* would be an acceptable Lindor trade package? I'm fully prepared for it to be more underwhelming than it should be. To steal from a wildly successful and rollicking podcast, Thanks, I Hate It.
(Mark from The Bad Place)
Okay, so this is picking up on a rumor that Jon Morosi was peddling that may or may not be related to what I wrote in my Dodgers 2020 Hindsight piece. Morosi, stop stealing my bits for news! Anyway, the Dodgers are interested in Lindor and I think there are two ways for Cleveland to go about it from them. One involves Corey Seager as a centerpiece. What he gives you now is the same two years of team control as Lindor, a lower ceiling (but not THAT much, he was a 5+ win player in recent memory), and lower overall cost than Lindor. I think you fill that out with maybe one other significant prospect -- Keibert Ruiz might make some sense with the ascendance of Will Smith and Ruiz's down-ish year, plus maybe a DJ Peters type? Maybe a flier like Gerardo Carrillo (one of my fav arms in that system).

If you're not going with Seager I think you look to start with May or Lux and go from there. I don't know that you get 2/3 of them and Ruiz, but you might be able to pry Jeter Downs as a future shortstop type if you're not getting Lux. The Dodgers haven't tended to part with guys that are part of the current team so I don't know if May/Lux is feasible, but you could also chase an Alex Verdugo, potentially since the team is deep in outfielders. Could also work a throw in like an Edwin Rios, who flashed briefly. Rios types aren't major additions to the deal but he's ready now-ish and could contribute as a DH/1B type. (Craig Goldstein)
2019-08-08 15:00:00 (link to chat)What is wrong with Corey Seager? He has barely been above league average(101 DRC+) this season after putting up MVP type seasons in '16-'17. He is hitting a career high amount of fly balls, but the thump just isn't there. His exit velocity is substantially down to 88.2mph, which puts him in the 34th percentile(he has been in the 87th in the past). Is he still hurt or something?
(Dylan from MA)
Yeah, I think he's been fighting a few different injuries on top of coming back from a serious one. It looked like he was getting going right before his last injury, and he's been swinging it a bit better the last few games. (Craig Goldstein)
2019-07-09 12:00:00 (link to chat)With Corey Seager at SS, do you think Gavin Lux will ultimately play 3b or 2b?
(The Colonel from Pasadena, CA)
Craig and I talked about this a fair bit Sunday. The Dodgers are his second favorite team after all. We'd both play Seager at third and Lux at SS in the post-Turner years, but think the Dodgers will play Lux at second. Could also be a scenario where they move them around some (more likely Lux), the days they want to get Muncy at second or whatever. (Jeffrey Paternostro)
2019-05-10 13:00:00 (link to chat)Hey Mark: Somebody in my keeper fantasy league offered me Tatis and Julio Rodriguez for Corey Seager. I'm in full rebuild mode. Should I pull the trigger? Love your chats. Thanks. btw: he also wanted Nate Pearson too, but I said no.
(balticwolf from Bethesda MD)
You get Tatis and Rodriguez? Yes, I would do that pretty quickly. (Mark Barry)
2019-05-06 23:45:00 (link to chat)So, Corey Seager...how much of this is rust and how much of it is who he actually is!?!?
(stevegoz from Chicago)
Not worried yet, he missed all of last year with two injuries and surgeries that affect different but equally critical components of the swing. It's gonna take some time to rebuild that expert-level muscle memory that big-league hitters have to have to survive big-league stuff. He's still working his counts and flashing his oppo bat path - just did it again with a pretty swing earlier against Gausman for a knock to left. Patience! (Wilson Karaman)
2019-03-11 16:00:00 (link to chat)Keeper question. 12-team 5x5 roto with OBP and SV + ½ Holds, $260 budget, keep 6 plus one minor leaguer. Definitely keeping Gallo $11, Hoskins $11, Acuna $1, Buehler $1, and Vladito as my minor leaguer. Need to choose 2 more from the following 6: $14 Puig, $9 Taillon, $7 Corey Seager, $1 Nimmo, $1 Marquez, $1 Mallex Smith. Definitely going for it this year so current year value is key. Thanks!
(Brian24 from Newport Beach, CA)
I'm not as high on Marquez as a lot of analysts seem to be because I think Coors can ruin even the best pitcher's outings a lot of the time, but $1 is too good to pass up. Taillon is probably the second, but $1 is also great value on Smith if you'd rather save the money for the auction. (Darius Austin)
2019-03-08 16:00:00 (link to chat)Keeper question. 12-team 5x5 roto with OBP and SV + ½ Holds, $260 budget, keep 6 plus one minor leaguer. Definitely keeping Gallo $11, Hoskins $11, Acuna $1, Buehler $1, and Vladito as my minor leaguer. Need to choose 2 more from the following 6: $14 Puig, $9 Taillon, $7 Corey Seager, $1 Nimmo, $1 Marquez, $1 Mallex Smith. Definitely going for it this year so current year value is key. Thanks!
(Brian24 from Newport Beach, CA)
BP staff is very much in on Marquez this year, and for a buck he's a lock. Mallex should be good for SB and BA, a good value at $1, so if you want to lock down SB and save salary, that makes sense. But if you believe in Taillon's second half, he's provide a ton of value. Puig also a nice pick in Cincinnati. Too many keeper options is a great problem to have! If this year is essential, I'd say Mallex and Marquez to give you a solid foothold on a scarce category and save your salary cap space to spend freely on "win now" pieces. (Kevin Jebens)
2019-03-08 16:00:00 (link to chat)Who will be the comeback players in both AL and NL in 2019 and why?
(dan22ke9 from Not in Neverland)
Do you give it to Josh Donaldson if he's healthy? Dude can still hit if he can stay on the field. Corey Seager also an option for injury purposes. If you want someone who just sucked, then Sonny Gray should get back to at least tolerable.

In the AL, I'd love to see Buxton prove me wrong, but I'd take Carlos Correa. He doesn't have to go .300/30 to greatly improve on his horrible .239/15 from last season. (Kevin Jebens)
2019-02-04 16:00:00 (link to chat)Hi Mike: I'm in a keeper points league where deductions for K's for hitters are minimal (-.25). I've gotten a lot of offers for Corey Seager. One of them involves W. Franco and J. Upton and a move up in the 4th rd. of the draft. 16 teams, 12 kprs. Should I stay put? My current OFs are: D. Peralta, A. Hicks, R. Laureano and Joc Pederson. (One of them goes back into the draft pool.) My prospect bench also had C. Kieboom, but it doesn't look like he'll play SS if and when he's called up. My other four kpr prospects are T. Trammell, Riley, P. Alonso and Hiura. Thanks for your time!
(balticwolf from Bethesda, MD)
I think I'd take that deal, although I don't know how deep your reserves/minors are and who you're runnin out there at SS/MI if you move Seager. (Mike Gianella)
2018-04-27 12:00:00 (link to chat)In a balanced10 man fantasy league, wold you trade Syndergard for Corey Seager and Taillon?
(Tommy Larson from hmmm.. kids)
I wouldn't be using Syndergaard in a buy low deal, even in a dynasty setting. (Jeffrey Paternostro)
2017-09-12 23:00:00 (link to chat)Which non-Kyle Seager is the next best "Seager"? A) Folk Singer Pete Seeger, B) Rock Singer Bob Seger, C) Zimbabwean cricketer brothers Michael and Christopher Seager, or D) Kyle's younger brother Corey Seager?
(Paul from Rude)
The ranking is: Corey Seager, Pete Seeger, Michael and Christopher Seager, then Bob Seger. YEAH YOU HEARD ME BOB.

Also, shouts to Justin Seager, who appears to be a very nice young man I'm sure his parents are quite proud of. (Megan Rowley)
2016-11-22 20:00:00 (link to chat)How would you rank Rosario vis-a-vis the other best SS prospects in the game? Do you think he can potentially become an uber-star of the magnitude of the current crop of young mlb shortstops?
(Enrique from New Jersey)
I think he's one of the top three remaining as a prospect, but no, I don't see him at the level of Corey Seager or Francisco Lindor or Manny Machado or anyone like that. (Jarrett Seidler)
2016-08-24 20:00:00 (link to chat)Rank you top 5 fantasy SS's over the next 3 years.
(Dave from Boston)
1. Corey Seager, 2. Carlos Correa, 3. Xander Bogaerts, 4. Francisco Lindor, 5. Addison Russell. If you started the clock three years from now, or moved the time frame a few years farther out, I'd probably find a way to get Franklin Barreto on that list. I love that dude. (Scooter Hotz)
2016-08-17 13:00:00 (link to chat)#1 prospect in 2018, 2019 and 2020?
(Craig from Philly)
Not a minor league guy, so it's impossible for me to tell. What I will say is that the in the last five years, the top prospect according to BP's lists were Corey Seager, Byron Buxton, Byron Buxton, Jurickson Profar, and (yikes) Matt Moore. If you would've predicted three of those five from two to four years out, you're a wizard.

(Riley Pint for all three.) (Bryan Grosnick)
2016-06-13 23:00:00 (link to chat)You're building a team. Kris Bryant or Corey Seager for next 7 years, knowing that Seager will ultimately move to 3B and Bryant can play a few spots (LF and 1B in addition to 3B).
(Illiguy from Chicago)
Are we still convinced Seager has to move off the 6-spot in the next half-dozen years? I'm not so sure I am. FRAA doesn't love him, but he's okay by some other metrics and by the eye test he's more agile and confident in his reads than he was when I saw him as a wee pup in High-A. I go with Seager and keep him there 'til he really forces the issue. (Wilson Karaman)
2016-06-09 13:00:00 (link to chat)I think Addison Russell is the best short stop in the national league. you? Also, Kris Bryant is really, really solid. Im all about his swing. So pure
(BC from Urbandale)
My first thought was this can't be true. Then I thought it might be true. I think it's Corey Seager, amazingly enough. (Christopher Crawford)
2016-04-14 20:00:00 (link to chat)Dynasty pick 2 between Addison Russell, Corey Seager, and Eugenio Suarez. Thanks.
(Alex from CA)
Easy call. Russell and Seager. They're both worth massively more than Suarez. (Scooter Hotz)
2016-02-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)Who are some prospects that you feel will make an immediate impact this year in the big leagues?
(Kevin from Iowa)
I guess Byron Buxton and Corey Seager still count. Gotta put them right at the top of the list; defense translates smoothly. A.J. Reed is PECOTA's darling, then Wilson Karaman's, then mine. I love J.O. Berrios, too. Living in Minnesota, I hope he's up here ASAP. Not exactly under the radar, but those are the dudes. (Matthew Trueblood)
2016-02-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)Hey Bub!! My fantasy and life partner just traded Max Scherzer for Corey Seager and Johnny Cueto. Do I have any reason to be excited? We are in a very pitching heavy keeper league.
(Clark from Bars around Broome County)
Love this deal. Sure, it's a pitching downgrade, but Seager is a Get, and Cueto's going to have very nice ratios in San Fran. Gimme that side of the deal all day. (Matthew Trueblood)
2016-01-14 20:00:00 (link to chat)Who would you rather have in a keeper league that use OBP instead of AVG - Puig $10 or Corey Seager $8?
(AlbertKly from Radburn, NJ)
Puig gets a bump but I'm still taking the risk on Seager's ceiling, even in OBP. (Mike Gianella)
2015-12-01 14:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager or Miguel Sano?
(Craig from NYC)
Seager, just based on positional value, really. I love both. I think I might love everyone. This is a bad thing as a prospect guy. (Christopher Crawford)
2015-09-30 19:00:00 (link to chat)Dynasty strategy question for you: I have a strong team that won this year and should be right there again next season, but I have a feeling I could get Corey Seager for Max Scherzer. Do you do that? It's a hit in '16 but it seems like it could pay off for 8-10 seasons.
(Jake from Kalamazoo)
I'd probably ask for one more guy if I'm giving up Scherzer but that seems to be in there. @DynastyGuru is the dude to ask. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-09-24 13:00:00 (link to chat)Jose Peraza's bat seems pretty hollow and BABIP dependent... yet he's still just 21. Can he be the starting 2B in LA next year? Who do you think has a better shot of remaining a starting infielder, Peraza or Ketel Marte?
(Davey Lopes from Los Angeles, 1979)
You're correct about Peraza. He's going to sink or swim offensively based on his average, because he doesn't walk and much of his "power" is going to be him turning a single into a double, or a double into a triple with his legs.

That said, I would give Peraza the nod on who's more likely to develop into a starting infielder. Remember, Peraza is at second base because the Braves had Andrelton Simmons and the Dodgers have Corey Seager, not because he lacks defensive skills. Other teams would love to acquire Peraza and insert him at shortstop, where he has all the physical traits necessary to be an above-average defender.

I think the answer to your question about Peraza serving as the Dodgers' starting second baseman in 2016 depends on your timetable. Friedman (and most other GM types, these days) love to use their prospects as Plan B entering the season. Why? Because the youngster can head to the minors until he's needed; the Plan A veteran can't-he'll opt out or sign elsewhere if that's in the cards. So opening day second baseman? No; but if we're talking about from July onward? I'm inclined to say yes. (R.J. Anderson)
2015-09-17 14:00:00 (link to chat)In a 10 team H2H ESPN keeper league, I can keep either Addison Russell or Corey Seager. What do I do???
(Dale Sveum from Gainesville)
It depends a little bit on keeper parameters (length of contract, inflation, etc), but at this point I would go with Seager. I think that he'll have the job next year, and Russell hasn't hit well enough to climb out of the nine-hole in Joe Maddon's lineup. (Doug Thorburn)
2015-09-09 13:00:00 (link to chat)Thanks for the chat! I have three candidates for long-term extensions next year in an NL-only, 12-team, 8-category Ultra league. How many years would you add (or not) to each? Kris Bryant, now 15 Corey Seager, now 5 Lucas Giolito, now 5
(gerrybraun from san diego)
So, I don't have a clue how extensions work in leagues but I'd want all three of these guys on my team for as long as possible. So...yes? (Christopher Crawford)
2015-07-23 17:00:00 (link to chat)In a dynasty league, which would you deal for Schwarber in a 1 for 1? Corey Seager, Xander Bogaerts, or Byron Buxton? Stacked beyond belief everywhere else besides C, but a little concerned Schwarber doesn't stick there for very long.
(Simon from Montreal)
I'd deal him for Buxton. (Mike Gianella)
2015-07-16 20:00:00 (link to chat)Yoan Moncada is the number 1 prospect next season?
(Craig from NJ)
It's going to depend who debuts in September, but right now only prospects not in the Majors I have over Moncada would be Corey Seager, Kyle Schwarber, Joey Gallo and Nomar Mazara. If you want to make the case for Giolito or Urias, I can see that too...That entire Greenville Drive infield is just a plethora of awesomeness right now. (George Bissell)
2015-07-16 20:00:00 (link to chat)Thanks for the love. Who do you like more ROS- me or Justin Turner?
(Jung-Ho Kang from Spurgh)
Whats up JHK? I have to give it to Justin Turner, he's had an incredible year, but I'm going to be #bold here...If Hector Olivera and Corey Seager are going to come up, Turner is going to lose AB's especially against lefties (who he's hitting .122 against this year). Kang has everyday AB's locked up for the next two months with Harrison out, I think he's going to have a MONSTER second half. (George Bissell)
2015-07-15 13:00:00 (link to chat)If you had to choose between Xander Bogaerts and Corey Seager based on offensive production over the next 15 years, who are you choosing and why?
(Jason from Phoenix)
Just offensive production? Seager, because I like the hit tool a lot more. I like Bogaerts slightly more because I believe he's a shortstop and I believe Seager is a third baseman, but just based on pure offensive ability, I like Bogaerts. (Christopher Crawford)
2015-07-13 14:30:00 (link to chat)Explain the process of how some guys aren't selected for the futures game? I heard teams can deny permission, especially if guy may get promoted soon. Is it a mix of potential, production, and cater to the host city?
(Davin from Pittsburgh)
This seems like a good starting point:

Each team can have up to 2 selections for the Futures Game, generally consisting of 1 world player, 1 USA player.

Teams can simply deny permission of a player (Dodgers and Corey Seager), or players can sit out due to injury (Cardinals and Alex Reyes). There really isn't any drawn out explanation other than this. But it's essentially the choice of the team whether they send a player selected.

Usually, you'll see two of the best prospects per team selected, but that is not always the case. They need to fill out bother rosters, and sometimes this means a player such as Kyle Farmer or Cheslor Cuthbert will be selected. - Tucker Blair (Futures Game Chat)
2015-06-30 19:00:00 (link to chat)When is Corey Seager up? Is he a Beast?
(Andrew from LA)
August. He certainly could be a beast, it just might not be this year. (Mike Gianella)
2015-06-18 13:00:00 (link to chat)Assuming that all of the prospects that have been called up this year exhaust their prospect status, what would be your updated top 5 at the moment?
(AA from FL)
I don't have a list because I'm not a prospect guy. If I did make one I'd probably have some combination of Yoan Moncada, Lucas Giolito, Corey Seager, Miguel Sano, and J.P. Crawford. (R.J. Anderson)
2015-06-16 20:00:00 (link to chat)Purely fantasy - Corey Seager or Byron Buxton?
(Patrick from CT)
Buxton, though it's a lot closer than I thought it would be a year or two ago. Seager can really hit and I think he'll stick at short for a while. Buxton's upside just can't be matched. (Ben Carsley)
2015-06-16 20:00:00 (link to chat)I've got a roster crunch coming up in a keeper points league, and if I can't work out a 2-for-1 trade soon I'm probably dropping someone I'd rather keep. What's your take on points league value of Russell, Corey Seager, Buxton, Tomas, Souza, and Hosmer over the next couple years? Salaries are basically the same, and I'm competing now. Who would you try to trade? Who would you drop if it comes to that?
(ravenight from Boston)
Tomas in a points league smells like trouble, given the swing and miss. For the next, say, three years only, I'd rank them Hosmer-Russell-Seager-Buxton-Souza-Tomas (Ben Carsley)
2015-06-15 19:00:00 (link to chat)From a Fantasy prospective - Corey Seager or Byron Buxton?
(Tommy from Colorado)
I'll slip in the caveat that I only play a little fantasy baseball, but I'll take the positional scarcity and grab Seager while he's still a SS. (Brendan Gawlowski)
2015-06-10 14:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager or Byron Buxton?
(Eric from LA)
Give me Seager. I understand how exciting and electrifying Buxton can be, but I think Seager is the better bet to be above-average for the next decade. If he can stick at short for a few years, too, that's just icing on the cake. Fun fact: Zack Greinke identified Seager as the best bat prior to the draft in 2012. (J.P. Breen)
2015-06-10 14:00:00 (link to chat)How much more valuable is George Springer in a dynasty format than Corey Seager?
(Grizz from Chi)
If Seager keeps his SS eligibility, it's not much. The tipping point, though, is that Springer will provide 20+ stolen bases. Seager isn't a five-category contributor, and while I'm concerned about Springer's batting average, it's not going to drag down his value. Seager stole six bases last year and has just one this year. He's a potential stud, but I'll usually side with the five-category contributor -- unless Seager sticks at SS, obviously. I'd put Seager around 45-50 overall. Springer is 25-30 for me. (J.P. Breen)
2015-06-02 18:00:00 (link to chat)Dynasty NL, 12tm, Wong, Seager For Matz, F Wall, Dahl, Schwarber Who wins?
(Dub from Burgh)
It depends on the Seager to a degree but this is actually a really interesting trade that hinges on how long Schwarber can hang onto his C eligibility. I'll lean Wong and Corey Seager side winning here. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-06-02 18:00:00 (link to chat)Of the prospects still in the minors who will have the greatest impact upon arrival this year?
(John from CT)
Carlos Correa and Corey Seager who should be up this year. If I had any confidence in the Twins promoting their young guys Sano and Buxton would earn consideration here too. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-04-29 20:00:00 (link to chat)Bret, thanks in advance. In a keeper, I drafted Seager and Bryant. Dynasty 10 teams. Don't see myself giving up on Bryant. I need Closer depth. Should I dangle Seager for a closer or should I hold out for bigger return? I have an offer on him in the form of Brett Cecil. Thanks again!
(Number27 from THRILLwaukee)
Do not do that. Please do not do that. If I'm trading Corey Seager in a dynasty league right now, I'd better be getting at least a top-75 overall player back. (Bret Sayre)
2015-04-29 20:00:00 (link to chat)Some prospects like trout, harper Jose Fernandez and Kris Bryant spoil us to the fact that most players are on a more regular trajectory which includes an adjustment period. Which players in the minor leagues may be headed towards immediate fantasy stardom. Specifically interested in Carlos correa and Julio urias and their chances to be big time contributors early.
(prospies from usa)
I could see Corey Seager and Julio Urias playing at pretty high levels immediately. (Bret Sayre)
2015-04-22 14:00:00 (link to chat)Any chance Corey Seager gets promoted anytime soon to the bigs. He looks as if he is clearly ready for a challenge. He has been unstoppable thus far.
(agetting from Queens)
I hope so but where would he play? Unless Uribe is nicked up, I don't see where Seager fits right now. (CJ Wittmann)
2015-02-26 20:00:00 (link to chat)Yoan Moncada or Corey Seager? Who are you taking for the next 15 years?
(Tom from Saratoga)
I'm taking Seager here. Less ceiling (albeit not by that much), but a bit safer. And for those counting at home (or playing the drinking game), that's one question on Moncada. (Bret Sayre)
2015-02-04 19:00:00 (link to chat)What is the absolute ceiling for Corey Seager in terms of numbers?
(Grizzly from Chicago)
Really/good/andalsohandsome (Jordan Gorosh)
2015-01-15 18:00:00 (link to chat)What are the chances either Josh Bell or Corey Seager contribute at the MLB level this year?
(Kingpin from Grinnell, IA)
Limited chance that either gets that chance, but I would put my money with Seager if forced. (Mark Anderson)
2015-01-15 18:00:00 (link to chat)In your opinion, is Corey Seager going to be a top tier SS - or a top tier 3B? Just by looking at his size, he looks like a third baseman. If the Dodgers wish for him to play the hot corner, do you feel they will start making the transition this season?
(Doctor K from Niagara Falls)
I would lean toward third base long term, but that move may not come until after he's settled in at the big league level. There's enough in the shortstop game for Seager that he can probably make it work for a short time. (Mark Anderson)
2015-01-05 15:00:00 (link to chat)Does what you hear from scouts back up the thought that Corey Seager will be a better hitter than his brother in MLB?
(Paul from LA)
Scouts have been saying for a while that he could be better than his brother, but his brother just keeps exceeding expectations, so that's getting harder and harder to say through no fault of Corey's. I'll put it this way, Corey is more highly regarded right now than Kyle was at the same age/level etc. Take from that what you will. (Jeff Moore)
2015-01-05 15:00:00 (link to chat)thoughts on josh Bell, does he transition well to 1st, and jump to the bigs in 2015, regardless bat plays, yes? Do you envision Corey Seager taking the 3 bag for the Dodger big club sometime in 2015? Since they have Rollins, or do they keep him down for awhile longer? Thanks as always for doing the chats, and imparting your knowledge and wisdom, great job,very much appreciated!
(Dragonbreath from Gurnee, IL.)
Lets take a deep breath on Bell. A regular breath, not a dragon breath. Bell still has a ways to go, even with the bat. He's had success, but he has just a half-season of Double-A under his belt and still has a large gap between his left and right handed swings (hes better left-handed). He's also terrible at first base right now. He's like a giraffe on ice skates. Doesn't mean he can't get there, but it won't be by this summer.

That would be quick for Seager too, though he's got a better chance to pull it off than Bell. Were talking about another guy with limited Double-A experience. I guess it would depend on how desperate the Dodgers are, and Juan Uribe is doing just fine over at the hot corner. Unless something changes, I don't think we see Seager in 2015. (Jeff Moore)
2015-01-28 19:00:00 (link to chat)Does Corey Seager stay at SS?
(Tom from KC)
I think he starts his MLB career as a shortstop and I think he'll be fringey there. Ultimately I still lean 3B for him but I'm unwilling to close the possibility that he sticks at short. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-01-28 19:00:00 (link to chat)Addison Russell or Corey Seager in an OBP league?
(dennis from la)
Russell by a hair. (Mauricio Rubio)
2015-02-09 20:00:00 (link to chat)Pretty common to see Correa, Russell, and Lindor ranked #1, #2, an #3 among SS prospects, but how far is the gap to Corey Seager and JP Crawford?
(Ryan from LA)
Seager is right on the cusp with that trio, with his long-term defensive outlook holding him back a hair. There is a full step down to Crawford, though he's a very good prospect in his own right. (Top 101 Chat)
2015-02-09 20:00:00 (link to chat)True or false: Corey Seager has Evan Longoria-like upside?
(Jake from Los Angeles)
Why limit him? If he hits his ceiling Seager could surpass Longoria. (Top 101 Chat)
2015-01-09 13:00:00 (link to chat)Describe Corey Seager in 3 words. Go!
(Grizzly from Chicago)
Major. League. Bat. (NL West Top 10s With Nick Faleris)
2014-10-31 13:00:00 (link to chat)JP Crawford's potential? Number 1 SS prospect in 2016?
(Jon from Philly)
First Division SS. Could be a good one.

Not the number one prospect in 2016, because Addison Russell, Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor and Corey Seager exist (assuming none of them are in the bigs by then, which would be annoying) (Tucker Blair)
2014-09-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)Any chance Corey Seager sticks at SS? Top 10 prospect next season? top 5?
(James from LA)
He does not stick at shortstop, in my opinion. Had several looks at the end of the season in Chattanooga. While his hands are generally okay and he can handle balls hit right at him with ease, he lacks the range of a ML shortstop. With that said, he should be above average at third with a plus arm. His bat is legit. Above-average hitter with plus HR pop at the highest level. It's a very enticing package. He's a role 6 player for me. My gut says he'll be around number 10 or so when we line them up this offseason. (Ethan Purser)
2014-09-10 12:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager - a top 10 prospect next season?
(Johnny from Colorado)
I think it's possible. If he shows more of his true colors at SS, and we like what we see...then sign me up. The bat is playing anywhere from all the reports I have read and the very brief viewing I have of him. (Tucker Blair)
2014-09-10 12:00:00 (link to chat)You don't think JP Crawford will be better then Mondesi as a prospect in 2016? What's Crawford's Potential?
(Jim from Philadelphia)
To be honest, he slipped my mind. I think Crawford is right up there. Tim Anderson and Corey Seager are not slouches either. Mondesi is always fresh in my mind because I watched him throughout the season and he is so far under the normal age at High-A.

Crawford has potential to be an impact bat at SS. That's a first division mold. Great defense with a great hit tool. You can't ask for much more at SS. (Tucker Blair)
2014-09-03 14:00:00 (link to chat)How good is Corey Seager? Stays at SS? Top 10 prospect next season?
(Rick from Colorado)
He's an extremely impressive physical specimen. Doesn't look like a SS, but moves very well. I don't see any reason to move him off the position for now. Usually with bigger guys, I'd worry about being able to bend over, when you're 6'4-6'5. Yet, he's fluid. The side to side range isn't great, but if he's mashing and playing 45-50 D, that's a really impressive player.

I don't think he's a top 10 prospect, but he's in the top 20 for sure. (Jordan Gorosh)
2014-08-08 13:00:00 (link to chat)Do you have an ETA and Dynasty value for Corey Seager? KLAW ranked him ahead of Baez in his last mid season report, which I thought was very telling.
(Harvey from NYC)
I love Seager and have since before he was drafted. I think he is capable of arriving as soon as next season, and while he lacks the impact that Baez can provide, is less of an bust candidate as well. I think he's a top 15 dynasty prospect right now. (Craig Goldstein)
2014-07-22 15:00:00 (link to chat)Who is the best player you have seen this year? One more... Any player blow you away when you were expecting not so much?
(johnwood427 from Chicago)
Carlos Correa blows me away with his physicality and approach. Only seen a few ABs, but he's a stud. Corey Seager was really impressive. Everything just comes so easy to him. Was fine at SS. Could move to 3B long term, but the issue with big guys at SS is bending over. He had no issues doing so. (Jordan Gorosh)
2014-07-01 13:00:00 (link to chat)Everyone says Corey Seager will HAVE to move to 3B, but we are talking about an organization that has Hanley Ramirez at SS. Do you think it's that inevitable or have you seen any hope he could stick it out there?
(Carlos Flores from Hell)
I don't think he needs to move, at least not now. The Dodgers and Logan White have been adamant that he stick at shortstop. His glove is a 6 and he makes all the plays he can reach. The range is fringy but man, he could play shortstop for me any day. He's a better SS than Hanley is at this point. (Chris Rodriguez)
2014-07-01 13:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager - a Stud?
(Kevin from Colorado)
True stud. 6 hit potential, 6 power potential, 6 glove, 6 arm. (Chris Rodriguez)
2014-07-01 13:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager or Addison Russell? They seem pretty similar?
(The Dude from Office)
Different players. Russell the more athletic type, Seager more calm, cool, and collected. Both project to be plus shortstops, Russell a better chance to stick. I joked with a friend that Russell might have Derek Jeter ceiling and then a front office executive said the same thing last season, so that was cool. I like Addi a bit more. (Chris Rodriguez)
2014-07-07 11:00:00 (link to chat)Thoughts on Corey Seager? Beast?
(Adam from NYC)
Beast. Will likely develop into an above-average third baseman with utility in both hit and power tools. First-division player and potential all-star. (Jason Parks on the Top 50)
2014-06-24 13:00:00 (link to chat)Thoughts on Corey Seager? Any Chance he sticks at SS?
(Sam from ATL)
Seager is a large man. Like, he might be bigger than Carlos Correa. However, I do think there's a 50/50 shot he sticks at SS for 5+ years. He's someone who may jump into the top 15 prospects in the game by the middle of next year. He can flat out rake, the power is coming, and he's fluid in the field. I'm not sure how long he's going to stay there, but I do believe he makes his MLB debut at short. (Jordan Gorosh)
2014-06-03 14:00:00 (link to chat)How good is Corey Seager? Can he stay at SS?
(Angelo from Nebraska)
I'm a big fan of Corey Seager. I think he's going to be a stud. But I don't think he's sticking at shortstop for much longer. FYI: Eyewitness report coming soon. (Ron Shah)
2014-06-03 14:00:00 (link to chat)You don't have to say who, but anyone on the mid-season top 50 list you strongly disagree with?
(Shawnykid23 from CT)
Not right now but I'm sure I'll disagree with some omissions rather than guys who made it. Unless Carlos Correa and Corey Seager don't make the cut. (Ron Shah)
2014-06-03 14:00:00 (link to chat)Who are some prospects you like significantly more/less than others on the BP prospect team?
(Shawnykid23 from CT)
Well, I cover the same area as Chris Rodriguez, so it isn't hard to find where we disagree. I think I'm higher on Corey Seager and Hunter Renfroe than he is. Some people aren't as high on Brady Aiken as I am. (Ron Shah)
2014-06-13 13:00:00 (link to chat)Thoughts on Corey Seager?
(Steve from Nebraska)
I really haven't seen enough of these prospects to have a great opinion on them. Sorry. I'm a fan of Seager from what I've read and the limited I have seen on video, but it's a question better-suited for the prospect team (Paul Sporer)
2014-06-16 13:00:00 (link to chat)I know fantasy questions usually suck when it comes to the prospect stuff, but I traded Corey Seager for Mark Appel at the beginning of the season. How bad did I screw up?
(Justin from Chicago, IL)
Somewhere between Bartman and Buckner. (Jeff Moore)
2014-06-16 13:00:00 (link to chat)Thoughts on Corey Seager and his potential. Any chance he sticks at ss?
(Mitch from Atlanta)
He's going to be a very good hitter on the left side somewhere. I've read two reports from two of our scouts here at BP, both of whom I respect. One believes he'll have to move to 3B, one believes he'll be able to stay at SS, and they're far from the only ones split on the topic. That just goes to show you that we simply don't know at this point. Either way, he's going to be a good player. (Jeff Moore)
2014-05-27 11:30:00 (link to chat)How good is Corey Seager? any chance he stays at ss?
(Mike from Nebraska)
Bat is legit. Big dude, and he can really hit. Advanced approach for a guy his age. I know that Ron and Chris Rodriguez had a debate about him at SS/3B. Personally, I'm going to lean toward 3B, as he has some trouble bending over. Just slide him there, and let the bat manifest. Reward will still be very, very good. (Jordan Gorosh)
2014-05-27 11:30:00 (link to chat)Joey Gallo or Corey Seager?
(Eddie from LA)
Reluctantly, Seager. While Gallo's ceiling is certainly higher, and he's looking awesome this year, I want to see what happens against higher level pitching. None of Gallo's warts have been exposed quite yet, and I want to see how he does, particularly against arm side spin. (Jordan Gorosh)
2014-05-13 11:00:00 (link to chat)Any chance Corey Seager stays at SS? What is his potential?
(Ryan from Atlanta)
I think he's a 3B at the end of the day. Bat is going to play; hit and power. Most likely a ML regular with a chance to be 1st division. He gets overrated on lists based on the projection at shortstop, which as I mentioned, I disagree with and see a future 3B. (Jason Parks)
2014-04-29 13:00:00 (link to chat)Do you think Corey Seager stays at ss and how good can he be?
(Ryan from Albany)
Maybe in the short term, yeah. He's got a chance to be a pretty good hitter, I just think he'll wind up sliding over to third base. (R.J. Anderson)
2014-03-27 13:00:00 (link to chat)Your opinion on Corey Seager? any chance he sticks at ss?
(Jon from Kansas)
He seems like a high quality prospect, but I haven't seen much from him. Jason Parks wrote Seager would wind up at third base long term in his top-10 rankings piece, for what it's worth. (R.J. Anderson)
2014-03-24 13:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager - Potential Stud or what are your thoughts? any chance he stays at ss?
(Craig from Buffalo)
I'm a fan. Long way out, though. I'd bet on 3B, but non-zero chance of sticking at SS. (Paul Sporer)
2014-03-21 14:00:00 (link to chat)What do you think of Corey Seager's potential? Do you think he makes a big jump this upcoming season and can he actually stay at short?
(Scott from Connecticut )
I only saw him for a game last year, so I don't have any strong thoughts as of now. I will after I see him with Urias in Rancho. I already thought he was massive when I saw him last season, so I'm very interested to see how much he's grown since. Don't see him as a shortstop. (Ronit Shah)
2014-03-21 14:00:00 (link to chat)Who are some of the lower level SS that stand out most for their tools? Who do you have your eye on?
(flashtheleather from deep in the hole)
Only get to see High-A guys since I haven't been able to make it to Arizona for spring training. Carlos Correa and Corey Seager are shortstops right now, but both may have to move over to third. I can't wait to see both of them once the season gets going. (Ronit Shah)
2014-03-21 14:00:00 (link to chat)what are your thoughts on Corey Seager? Potential?
(Eric from NY)
Potential star at third base. I'll have a better feel and stronger opinion once I see him play more than a game in High-A this year. (Ronit Shah)
2014-02-18 14:00:00 (link to chat)Was Corey Seager just slumping on his promotion last year or did any concerns pop up?
(Myrick from Charleston, SC)
I only saw him for one game; not enough to have a confident take on him. But in that one game, he looked a little fatigued and was lunging at off-speed offerings. (Ronit Shah)
2013-06-25 13:00:00 (link to chat)Will Corey Seager be a top 25 prospect by the end of the year?
(bcransom from CA)
If he proves to the doubters that he is destined to stay at SS, yes. Will that happen? I'm not sure. I've seen him play shortstop and I saw I really, really good third baseman, not a true ML caliber SS. (Jason Parks on the Midseason Top 50 Prospects)
2013-04-04 11:00:00 (link to chat)Corey Seager got a mention in the Fernandez article this morning. Does he have the ceiling to be a top 25 prospect down the line, or is he more of a high-floor type.
(wes from Dallas)
I think he does. It's not an up-the-middle profile, but I really believe in the bat and I think he could develop into an above-average defensive 3B. (Jason Parks)
2013-04-04 11:00:00 (link to chat)Thoughts on Richie Schaffer? Can you compare his bat to Corey Seager's?
(Brian from Boston)
I don;t like his bat nearly as much as I like Seager's. Seager is silky smooth. (Jason Parks)
2013-02-05 13:00:00 (link to chat)Is Corey Seager a top 50 caliber prospect in your eyes?
(liam from dallas)
I can see the case for the that. He wasn't on our list, but that has more to do with the talent in the minors than with Seager. You could easily convince me that he belongs in the top 101. (Jason Parks)
2012-10-23 13:00:00 (link to chat)what player(s?) impressed you the most in Fall Instructs?
(knockoutking from East Texas)
Royals RHP Miguel Almonte was excellent. I really liked him. Dodgers SS Corey Seager was also impressive. He will end up at 3B, but he can really swing the bat. (Jason Parks)


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