Sarah’s Take: Dodgers have unheralded trio

Without the contributions from Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Howie Kendrick, the Dodgers probably wouldn’t be challenging for their fourth straight National League West title.

Baseball is a team sport, so people shouldn’t be focused on individual performances. The Dodgers have used their entire 40-man roster to have a successful season. They have had the most injuries in the Majors, but their infield of Adrian Gonzalez, Chase Utley, Seager and Turner hasn’t spent a day on the disabled list.

Even before Spring Training began, many people thought Seager would earn the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Last September when he debuted, he didn’t seem like he was spending his first month in the Majors. Seager hit .337 with four home runs last season while playing stellar defensive shortstop. His brilliant Major League debut month allowed him to play in the NL Division Series. Under no circumstance did Seager look overwhelmed.

Since Seager performed exceptionally well last season, many people wondered if he could maintain that level of performance. He missed a lot of Spring Training because of a leg injury, but he was ready for Opening Day. At no time this season has Seager played like a rookie. He has combined with Utley to make a dynamic double-play duo, supplying solid defense at short. And sometimes Seager has made spectacular plays.

Seager has the most hits for a rookie in Dodgers …

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