10 years into oldest brother Kyles MLB profession and six seasons into youngest sibling Coreys, the Seagers lastly met on the field Monday night in a bittersweet dream come to life.
Kyle, the 32-year-old 3rd baseman for the Mariners, and Corey, the 26-year-old shortstop for the Dodgers, squared off at Dodger
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” I d take his speed,” stated Corey.
” Kyle was an excellent antagonizer,” stated Corey. “He was really good at knowing what buttons to press.”
The Seagers ended up being the very first bros to homer for opposing teams in the same video game given that Cesar and Felipe Crespo did it for the Padres and Giants, respectively, on June 7, 2001. According to Mariners research, Kyle (Gold Glove) and Corey (two Silver Sluggers) turned into one of four sibling duos to take on after each has won either a Gold Glove or a Silver Slugger, signing up with Roberto and Sandy Alomar; Clete and Ken Boyer; and Bengie and Yadier Molina.
Of course, habits was a bit various as kids, with Corey and middle bro Justin (a previous Mariners Minor Leaguer) getting pressed around.
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Corey said the competition now consists of side bets, Kyle usually winning for house runs, Corey for doubles.
Kyle, the 32-year-old third baseman for the Mariners, and Corey, the 26-year-old shortstop for the Dodgers, squared off at Dodger Stadium and both had actually homered prior to the 3rd inning was over. Parents Jeff and Jody needed to watch the Dodgers 11-9 victory on television from their North Carolina home. Thats the bitter part.
The brother or sister razzing hasnt reduced, even if Kyle admits he now takes a less physical method.
Kyle, the 32-year-old 3rd baseman for the Mariners, and Corey, the 26-year-old shortstop for the Dodgers, squared off at Dodger Stadium and both had homered prior to the 3rd inning was over.” With all this COVID stuff, Im sure my parents will be home watching from the sofa,” said Kyle.” Im quite a bit older than them, so, of course I beat on them,” said Kyle.” What I would take from Corey? Most likely some height; I wouldnt mind being taller,” stated Kyle.
Kyle wound up with three hits and a walk.
” Im a fair bit older than them, so, of course I beat on them,” stated Kyle. “I was a lot larger. I believe it had to do with my junior year of college, I go off and Im bigger than them, next year they were both larger than me. Thats when we stopped doing all the instigating and battling. Time to develop at that point.”
The physique differ considerably, as Kyle is 6-foot-0, 216 pounds and Corey is 6-foot-4, 215 pounds.
” What I would take from Corey? Probably some height; I would not mind being taller,” stated Kyle. “I do not want to play shortstop. I tried that. I believed that was the dream, but its not. Ill take his capability to dunk.”
It would have happened in 2018, however Corey missed most of that season with elbow and hip operations.
” With all this COVID stuff, Im sure my parents will be home viewing from the couch,” said Kyle. “Its going to be tough for them. Ive talked to them a bit. Its type of a sad day for them. Theyve been planning for this day and had a dream of this day for a while. Clearly, not having the ability to be here face to face, I believe, puts a bit of a damper on it. I believe theyre still extremely thrilled. Its a cool minute, simply want it was under various circumstances. Its not the party it would have been.”
They also ended up being the 15th set of bros to face each other after both have been called to an All-Star group and among 12 sets of siblings in MLB history to deal with each other with a minimum of 75 crowning achievement each.
” I hope he goes off and has 4 hits tonight, and we still win,” stated Corey. “Hes still your sibling, still rooting for him and competing versus him.”
” Im quite thrilled,” stated Kyle. “Get to see what all the hype has to do with. See what hes got.”
” I probably should say sorry for that one, its probably my fault it didnt take place earlier,” stated Corey.
Ten years into oldest sibling Kyles MLB career and six seasons into youngest bro Coreys, the Seagers finally met on the field Monday night in a bittersweet dream become a reality.
