Corey Seager has been one of the best hitters in baseball for more than two months, and his latest stretch is helping to highlight a surprising two-way impact for the Texas Rangers.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rangers found a perfect moment to unleash offense, erupting for four homers in a 20-3 rout of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. The outburst comes amid a season that’s still slipping away in the standings: Texas remains six games out of first in the American League West and four and a half games back in the wild-card race. And with Nathan Eovaldi likely done for the year, the blowout doesn’t change the bigger picture for a club chasing a postseason spot.
Wednesday’s win also served as a reminder of a few key storylines, including Joc Pederson’s continued presence after returning from an injury on July 27. Pederson homered in the rout and has posted a .787 OPS since coming back, offering a steady veteran bat in Texas’ lineup. Yet the bigger takeaway is how Seager has sustained his excellence this season.
The franchise shortstop began 2025 slowly, a common refrain around the Rangers as the team adjusted to a slower start from several veterans. By June 8, Seager’s OPS was just .700, well below his career average of .871. Since then, he has been among the league’s top hitters.
Over his last 67 games, Seager is hitting .289/.410/.533 with a .943 OPS and 15 homers. Ten of those homers have come since August 3, giving him 21 for the season and an outside chance at reaching 30 for the fourth year in a row.
What has set this year apart, beyond the power surge, is Seager’s defense. He’s been one of baseball’s best fielders, credited with 2.2 Wins Above Replacement from the defensive component of Baseball Reference. That figure is the fourth-best in the sport. When you add his contributions at the plate, Seager’s total WAR sits at 5.9, also fourth in the majors, and the second-highest mark of his career with 27 games left on the schedule.
All told, Seager is producing near or at his career norms with the homers coming in bunches, a combination that reinforces his value to a Rangers club that’s navigating a tough climb in the standings. His recent run reinforces the idea that Seager’s bat has not faded and that his defense continues to play a significant role in Texas’ overall outlook.
Summary and outlook: Seager’s resurgence has been a bright spot for Texas, underscoring how a steady two-way contributor can buoy a team in transitional seasons. If he can keep this pace—especially his on-base skills and defensive consistency—the Rangers will have a clearer path to weathering their current standing and remain hopeful for a late-season push.
Additional notes for readers:
– The Rangers still face an uphill battle in the division and wild-card race, but Seager’s form gives the lineup a stabilizing force as the calendar winds down.
– Pederson’s return and continued production provide additional depth, creating a more balanced attack for Texas as they navigate pitching limitations and injuries.
If you’re looking for a concise takeaway: after a rocky start, Seager has anchored Texas’s offense and defense over a critical stretch, making his season one of the higher-value stories for the Rangers as they chase a postseason berth.