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MLB: Most Important Rookies for NL Playoff Teams

By Matthew Lively

Jun 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Baseball waits on the mound before start of game between Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Baseball waits on the mound before start of game between Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Corey Seager – Dodgers

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This seems like an obvious choice to be on this list. Seager has been stellar all season and will most likely be the front-runner to win the National League Rookie of the Year.

The Dodger shortstop is putting up eye popping numbers for a 22-year-old. He’s batting .314 with 21 home runs and 80 RBI’s. He has an Off (fangraphs) of 27 and a WAR of 6.2. He’s been more than impressive in clutch situations.

With men in scoring position he’s batting .341 with four home runs and 37 RBI’s. On top of that he’s only grounded into two double plays in those 85 at-bats and has even been intentionally walked four times.

The Dodgers don’t have a top offense; in fact, they aren’t even in the top half of the offenses around the MLB. Seager has provided a much needed spark in the lineup. He’s batted almost everywhere in the lineup, but has excelled as a hitter in the two hole. Providing a presence at the top of the lineup has been one of his strongest suits.

Los Angeles has finally taken San Francisco in the NL West standings, and are hoping to stay out of the Wildcard game. Seager has been one of the most valuable players on the team this year and one of the most important rookies in the MLB. Without him the offense would take a major hit with Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor struggling as backups.

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