The ongoing World Series is currently inclined toward the Texas Rangers. With a 3-1 margin against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they are currently leading the best-of-seven series. Leading the charge have been Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia in the batter’s box. With Garcia now injured, does the team’s star shortstop have a shot at World Series MVP yet again?
Following in his idol’s footsteps, Seager continues to amaze fans with his spectacular postseason and big hits. Receiving Derek Jeter comparisons is nothing new but since he may surpass the former New York Yankees captain, can he also repeat 2020 history?
Seager May Join Elite List With?More Than One World Series MVP
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Having played in the 2020 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Corey Seager’s explosive postseason streak earned him a unanimous World Series MVP. Two seasons later, he had left the Dodgers to sign a record-breaking 10-year deal with Texas Rangers, amounting to $325 million. Once again?in the ongoing World Series, he is at his best.
As the Fall Classic gears towards Game 5, MLB fans are eyeing the shortstop’s performance. If the Rangers win against the D-backs,? they will finally graduate from the list of six MLB teams without a Commissioner’s trophy in franchise history. Undoubtedly, Seager will be a huge part of it. Either way, he’s a potential MVP for many.
If the slugger does win the title, he will become the 4 player in the league history to win multiple MVP titles. The other three players are Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson, Bob Gibson, and Sandy Koufax.
Seager?s Home Run Lifts Rangers to Competitive Edge
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As a shortstop, Seager’s 17 career postseason homers are the third highest, besides Derek Jeter and Carlos Correa. The 29-year-old’s postseason prowess is a sight to behold, even if injuries kept him from a regular performance from March to September.
After Game 1 clutch heroics, Seager hit his second two-run home run in Game 3 played on October 30, which led the Rangers to a 3-1 win. He hit yet another long ball in Game 4, allowing the Rangers to take a 10-0 lead. The Rangers are only a single game away from the ultimate victory.
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The forthcoming Game 5 of the World Series is scheduled for November 1 in Arizona. Fans are eagerly waiting for Seager to earn more home runs and become the ultimate MVP.
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