Anthony Seigler (born June 20, 1999) is an American professional

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and

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in the

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organization.

Amateur career

Seigler attended

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. As a senior, he posted a 1.09 ERA in innings along with batting .421 with 14 home runs. He committed to play

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at the

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Professional career

New York Yankees

Although a

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and

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with infield and outfield experience, Seigler said "I feel catching is what's going to get me to the next level." Expected to be drafted late in the first round, he was drafted 23rd overall by the

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in the

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and signed with the team on June 9 for the slot-valued bonus of $2.8 million. He made his professional debut with the rookie-level

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, and after 12 games was promoted to the rookie-level

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. In 24 games between the two clubs, he batted .266 with one home run and nine RBI. Seigler spent the 2019 season with the Single-A

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, batting .175 with six RBI over 30 games. He missed nearly the last two months the season due to injury. Seigler did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. He played only 41 games for the High-A

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in 2021 due to injuries, slashing .219/.324/.391 with four home runs and 24 RBI. Seigler split the 2022 campaign between Hudson Valley and the Single-A

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, playing in 97 games and batting .236/.405/.369 with seven home runs, 45 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. In 2023, he played for the Double-A

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in the Eastern League, and he began playing second base. In 67 appearances, he slashed .166/.333/.263 with five home runs, 27 RBI, and seven stolen bases. Seigler returned to Somerset in 2024 primarily as a second baseman. In 118 appearances, he slashed .234/.350/.398 with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. Seigler elected

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following the season on November 4.

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 19, 2024, Seigler signed a minor league contract with the

. He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A

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as a catcher and second baseman.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Seigler, Anthony 1999 births Living people Baseball catchers Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state) Charleston RiverDogs players Gulf Coast Yankees players Hudson Valley Renegades players Nashville Sounds players Pulaski Yankees players Somerset Patriots players Sportspeople from Cartersville, Georgia Tampa Tarpons players