Dodgers News: Corey Seager Hits 15HRs in 16-15 HR Derby Loss to Mark Trumbo | VIDEO

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager took part in the 2016 T-Mobile Home Run Derby as All-Star Week got underway. He faced off against the MLB leader in home runs, Baltimore Orioles Mark Trumbo, in the First Round.

Seager’s father pitched to Seager as he took part in his son’s first ever home run derby.

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Seager is the 9th rookie to participate in the HR Derby. He is also the Dodgers leader in home runs with 17.

Best of luck tonight, Seagers! #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/3ujV2HuNdF

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 11, 2016

Go time #HRDerby

— Corey Seager (@coreyseager_5) July 12, 2016

Round 1. Let's go! #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/qX0JPIMF0a

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 12, 2016

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Seager didn’t even use his timeout as he powered all the way through and hit 15 home runs. Seager’s longest home run recorded 454ft. With 30 seconds bonus time, Seager smashed his 15th home run at the buzzer.

Corey Seager buzzer-beater for 15 homers #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/rG2zmKElVk

— ThePostGame (@ThePostGame) July 12, 2016

Atta boy! @coreyseager_5 with 15 bombs in the first round. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/Bh06bjn0xW

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 12, 2016

Joc Pederson, who competed in the HR Derby in 2015, gave his instant analysis.

Let's check in with our #HRDerby correspondent, @yungjoc650. pic.twitter.com/2ETxZquyKu

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 12, 2016

Trumbo was up next and put on a show. He hit 8 home runs in a row and with 14 seconds left he hit his 16th home run to edge out the rookie 16-15.

Trumbo hits 8 in less than a minute after his timeout to eliminate #MrStealYoGirl. We're still proud of you @coreyseager_5!!!

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 12, 2016

Took the sexiest 45 seconds of home run derby history to get Seager out. Gotta respect that

— Ross Stripling (@RossStripling) July 12, 2016

Why did they let Trumbo hit with an aluminum bat?! #HRDerby

— Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) July 12, 2016

Trumbo’s longest home run reached 479ft. Despite getting knocked out of the first round Seager made Dodgers Nation proud by representing the Dodgers well.

That #SeagerSmooth swing won't make it to the second round but he sure made us proud. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/9OV1VDV9VH

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 12, 2016

Checking back in with @yungjoc650. #NotDriving #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/Mt61wXFyCR

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 12, 2016

After the Derby Seager spoke about what it was like to compete on that stage.

Corey Seager: "I thought I competed." https://t.co/31WvTJOoS1

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) July 12, 2016

What Kenley Jansen and Clayton Kershaw said to Corey Seager after the #HRDerby: https://t.co/S92gUTbfyp

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) July 12, 2016

Seager will participate in the All-Star game on Tuesday serving as a NL reserve. The All-Star game will be shown on FOX with coverage starting at 5PM PT. Teammate Kenley Jansen will also be participating in the midsummer classic.

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