The shortstop for the Texas Rangers, Corey Seager, continued his impressive hitting streak on Wednesday as he hit his eighth home run in as many games during a 6-1 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the fifth inning, Seager launched a two-run homer that landed just past the right-field wall, bringing his total for the season to 13 home runs and four in three consecutive games.
Seager’s recent power surge has been fueled by his impressive display of hitting that helped him maintain a season batting average of .260 with 29 RBIs in 51 games. This feat is all the more remarkable given that he missed most of spring training due to offseason surgery for a sports hernia. Despite this setback, Seager’s determination and hard work have paid off as he hit an astounding 11 home runs in May, his highest total for any single month.
Seager’s feat of hitting at least eight home runs in an eight-game span puts him in elite company among players like José Canseco, Rafael Palmeiro, Josh Hamilton, and Joey Gallo in Rangers history. Notably, Seager becomes only the fifth shortstop in MLB history to achieve this impressive streak, with Philadelphia’s Trea Turner being the most recent player to do so last season.
Seager’s impact on the Rangers’ lineup has been significant as he showcases his power and ability to contribute offensively. His recent home run streak has solidified his place as one of the standout players in the league this season and highlights his incredible talent and dedication to improving both personally and professionally.