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2020 MLB Season: Highlighting Featured Tar Heels on Opening Day

By Richard Adkins

JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Andrew Miller #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch during a team workout at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on February 19, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Andrew Miller #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch during a team workout at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on February 19, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 10: Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners looks on in the fourth inning during an intrasquad game during summer workouts at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 10: Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners looks on in the fourth inning during an intrasquad game during summer workouts at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Kyle Seager (Seattle Mariners)

First up, the fan-favorite Tar Heel, one of the most noticeable to ever swing the bat, third baseman of the Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager.

Seager played second base for the Tar Heels in 2007, and 2008, when he had one of the best seasons ever by a Tar Heel where he racked up many honors such as second-team All-American from the NCBWA as well as third-team All-American in college baseball.

He also earned the honor of the Walter Rabb award, which recognizes Tar Heels that had the biggest improved position. In his Carolina career in just two years, he held a .330 average with 469 at-bats, 96 runs, 155 hits, 105 RBI, and 11 home runs.

This will be Seager’s 10th season, all of which he’s played with the Mariners. He’s had a productive career, making the All-Star Team in 2014 and won a Gold Glove Award at third base. While Seager isn’t on a Hall of Fame pace, he’s a damn good infielder that could be a solid veteran for the Mariners.

The Mariners will open up their 2020 season against defending AL Champion Houston Astros on the road Friday night.

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