Kyle Seager is a former professional baseball third baseman from the United States. He is well-known for spending his whole Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Seattle Mariners from 2011 to 2021. The Mariners denied Seager’s 2022 option, and he announced his retirement from baseball on December 29. He was drafted in the third round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Mariners and made his MLB debut in 2011.
Seager was an All-Star in 2014 and received a Gold Glove Award. On August 17, 2020, he met his brother, the Dodgers’ Corey Seager, for the first time in an MLB game, and both homered, becoming the first set of siblings to do it since Caeser and Felipe Crespo on June 7, 2001.
Kyle Seager’s Bio, Age, Parents, Education
Kyle Seager, sometimes known as Kyle Duerr Seager, was born on November 3, 1987. He is from Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States. He is American by nationality and of the American-White ethnicity. His ethnicity is White. In 2021, he celebrated his 34th birthday. He was the eldest son of three children born to Jeff Seager (father) and Jody Seager. He grew up with his two younger brothers, Corey and Justin.
Kyle and his brother Corey were drafted in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, while his brother Justin was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2013. His zodiac sign is Scorpio, and he practices Christianity. In terms of his education, he attended Northwest Cabarrus High School in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He was named Co-North Carolina Player of the Year there. He afterward attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill (UNC).
Kyle Seager’s Height
Kyle Seager is a gorgeous man who stands at the ideal height of 6 feet and weighs a healthy 95 kg. His skin tone is light. His eyes are blue, and his hair is bald. His physique measures, such as chest size, waist size, bicep size, shoe size, and others, are yet to be revealed. He has a healthy body overall.
Kyle Seager’s Career
Kyle Seager’s MLB career began when the Seattle Mariners chose him in the third round, 82nd overall, in the 2009 MLB draft. He spent most of the 2009 season with the Class-A Clinton LumberKings and the whole 2010 season with the High Desert Mavericks, where he batted.345 with 14 home runs and 74 RBIs.He spent the 2011 season between Double-A Jackson Generals, where he batted.312 with four home runs and 37 RBIs in 66 games, and Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, where he batted.387 with three home runs and 17 RBIs in 24 games. On July 6, 2011, he signed his first contract with the Mariners.
On August 19, 2011, Kyle hit his first Major League home run at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays. In 53 games, he finished the 2011 season with a.258 batting average, three home runs, and 13 RBIs.
In 155 games in 2012, he hit.259 with 20 home runs and 86 RBIs.On June 4, 2013, he hit a grand slam against the Chicago White Sox in the 14th inning. In 160 games, he finished 2013 with a.260 batting average, 22 home runs, and 69 RBIs.He went 4-4 with a double, two triples, and a three-run home run against the New York Yankees on June 2nd. He became the first MLB player since Hal Breeden of the Montreal Expos in 1973 to have two triples, at least one double, and a home run in the same game.
In 159 games, Kyle concluded the 2014 season with a.268 batting average, 25 home runs, and 96 RBIs. On December 2, 2014, the Mariners finalized a seven-year, $100 million contract deal with Seager. In 161 games in 2015, he hit.266 with 26 home runs and 74 RBIs. On April 25, 2016, he hit his 100th career home run against Houston. In 158 games, he finished the 2016 season with a.278 batting average, 30 home runs, and 99 RBIs. In 2017, he hit.249 with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs in 154 games, marking his sixth straight season with at least 20 home runs and at least 154 games played. On April 7, 2018, he surpassed 1,000 career hits against the Minnesota Twins.
In 2019, Kyle injured his left hand while trying a diving play on a ball during a spring training game. Then he was diagnosed with a hand injury that would necessitate hand surgery, which would keep him out of commission for 8 to 10 weeks. He missed 53 games due to his operation before returning to the lineup in late May 2019.
Kyle Seager’s Wife
When it comes to his personal life, Kyle Seager is a married guy. In 2011, he married his lovely wife, Julie Seager. The couple has three children: two daughters and a son called Crue Seager. The family is currently enjoying a joyful life. Their relationship is becoming stronger with the passage of time, thus there is no hint of divorce between them. His sexual orientation is heterosexual.
Kyle Seager’s Networth
Kyle Seager’s net worth is predicted to be over $50 million as of 2022. Prior to retirement, his money was derived from his baseball career. In addition, he earns money through championships, monthly salaries, bonuses, incentives, and brand partnerships. The Mariners agreed to a seven-year, $100 million deal agreement with Seager on December 2, 2014. His contract was not renewed later in 2021, hence he declared his retirement. Before the 2021 season, he was getting an annual salary of $14 Million. He is currently enjoying a wealthy lifestyle.