Dodgers News: Corey Seager Talks All-Star Game Selection and HR Derby | VIDEO
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a 4-game series vs. the San Diego Padres as pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu returns to the mound. This will be Ryu’s first game back since 2014. This is also the Dodgers final home stand before the 2016 All-Star break.
Three Dodgers will be representing the organization in the 2016 midsummer classic, one being shortstop Corey Seager. During the series finale vs. the Baltimore Orioles, Seager continued to impress by extending his hitting streak to 19 consecutive games.
.@coreyseager_5's double to right extends his hitting streak to 19 games! pic.twitter.com/SWZJECKYd4
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 6, 2016
Dodgers News: Corey Seager to Face Baltimore Orioles Mark Trumbo in 1st Rd of HR Derby | VIDEO2nd longest hitting streak by a #Dodgers rookie. Tommy Davis holds the record with 20 game hit streak.
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) July 6, 2016
This is Seager’s first selection to the All-Star game and he joins teammates Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen.
NL reserves:
C: Lucroy, Ramos
INF: Arenado, Carp, Goldy, Murphy, Myers, Seager
OF: Duvall, CarGo, Herrera, Ozuna— MLB (@MLB) July 5, 2016
All-Star Madness … @DodgersNation #Dodgers #CoreySeager pic.twitter.com/2GRcamVcYx
— Dodger Dog Comics (@DodgersBluepen) July 6, 2016
Corey Seager, at 22 years old, is the Dodgers' youngest position player to have ever been selected to an All-Star team.
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) July 6, 2016
Although he is serving as a National League reserve, Seager has other plans while attending the All-Star game in San Diego.
Corey Seager officially in HR Derby, facing Mark Trumbo in first round.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) July 7, 2016
.@coreyseager_5 souvenirs coming to San Diego on Monday. #SeagerSmooth pic.twitter.com/AFhkVFZi9s
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 7, 2016
The #HRDerby matchups:
1. Trumbo vs 8. C. Seager
2. Frazier vs 7. C. Gonzalez
3. Duvall vs 6. Myers
4. Cano vs 5. StantonWHO YA GOT?!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 7, 2016
Comparing Two Great All-Time Dodgers Teams, Which Side Are You On?Corey Seager said he would participate in the home-run derby if asked. "If it messes up your swing, you can figure it out later."
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) July 5, 2016
Alongside teammates Joc Pederson and Trayce Thompson, Seager is the Dodgers home run leader. His 17 home runs are tied for 15th in the NL.
#ASGWorthy pic.twitter.com/lfVAu3YnyR
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 7, 2016
The home run derby will take place on Monday night at Petco Park. It will be shown at 5PM PT on ESPN.
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— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 7, 2016
Seager recently earned NL Rookie of the Month honors for the month of June, and was dubbed the best shortstop in the NL by manager Dave Roberts. After hearing the news, Seager spoke with TWC SportsNetLA reporter Alanna Rizzo about what it means to be selected.
.@coreyseager_5 talks with @alannarizzo about being named to the NL All-Star team for the first time.https://t.co/G61dEe4Re5
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) July 6, 2016
The 2016 All-Star game is on July 12 in San Diego and will be shown at 5PM PT on FOX.
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So Seager feels that he can do what some veterans like Agon could not do, and that is recover your natural swing that has put you on the ALL STAR team, after partisipating in the HR derby contest. I will be surprised if his second half of the season is anywhere near the first half. What’s the definition for lnsanity? Why try it? His post All Star stats will make him look like someone else.