Dodgers SS Corey Seager Will Participate In 2016 Home Run Derby
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles Dodgers rookie shortstop Corey Seager will participate in the MLB's 2016 Home Run Derby.
This is the second consecutive season in which a Dodgers rookie has took part in the derby (Joc Pederson in 2015).
Seager was just recently selected as an All-Star reserve for the 2016 event.
Corey Seager said he is going to take his hacks in the Home Run Derby.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) July 7, 2016
When asked about the potential of messing up his swing at the Home Run Derby, Seager's response was quite simply: "I'll fix it".
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
Defending Home Run Derby champion Todd Frazier will defend his title in the 2016 contest, while current MLB home run leader Mark Trumbo will also participate.
Corey Seager & Trayce Thompson are the 4th pair of rookie teammates in MLB history to each have 13+ home runs by the All-Star break
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 4, 2016
Here is the complete bracket for the Derby.
Corey Seager is the 8th (of 8) seed in the HR derby. The bracket, from MLB: pic.twitter.com/BqTnKD86Dk
— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) July 7, 2016
