11 months agoTexas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is basking in the glow of a historic 2023 season, steering the team to its first World Series win and etching his name as just the fourth player to secure two World Series MVP awards. At 29, Seager delivered an extraordinary performance, boasting a slash line of .327/.390/.623, accompanied by 33 home runs and 96 RBIs. Notably, he achieved a career-best 169 wRC+, underscoring his offensive prowess. Impressively, Seager has maintained a wRC+ of at least 100 every year of his career, with four seasons surpassing the 130 mark. Beyond the surface-level statistics, Seager's peripheral metrics underscore the legitimacy of his 2023 accomplishments. The former Dodger consistently ranked in the top 10 percentile across various metrics, particularly excelling by placing in the top four for average exit velocity and hard-hit percentage. While his walk and strikeout rates may not be elite, they stand comfortably above average, posing no hindrance to his future success. The Rangers' star underwent surgery in January to repair a left sports hernia, but there is still a chance he'll be ready for Opening Day. He suffered the injury in the postseason at some point and tried to let it heal with rest, but eventually decided that a procedure was the best course of action. Sporting an average ADP of 23, Seager emerges as a prime choice just behind the leading shortstops for the anticipated 2024 season.--Tony Camino - RotoBaller