How did Corey Seager’s home run in game 3 of the World Series make history?
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Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager’s home run in the top of the third inning was the hardest hit in the history of the World Series.
The homer was Seager’s second in two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Seager’s first home run sent game 1 into extra innings.
Monday’s home run gave the Rangers a 3-0 lead that they would never relinquish during their 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in game 3 of the World Series.
COREY CLOBBERS ONE. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/BzghAXPPpN
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2023
Seager’s home run was the hardest hit since Statcast began measurements in 2015, it also tied him with Minnesota Twin Carlos Correa for second place all-time on the MLB’s shortstop postseason home run list.
Corey Seager hit his 18th career postseason HR, tying Carlos Correa for 2nd-most among SS.
The HR had an exit velocity of 114.5 mph, the hardest hit HR in a World Series in the Statcast era (since 2015). pic.twitter.com/Id1etcnyJP— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 31, 2023
If Seager hits three more home runs this postseason he’ll pass New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter for No.1 all-time.
The Rangers will play the Diamondbacks at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday at Chase Field. The Rangers lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
