Anthony Seigler Bio
Anthony Seigler (born June 20, 1999) is an American professional baseball catcher and infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). A switch-hitter and switch-thrower, he is regarded as one of the more unusual multi-positional prospects to come out of the high school ranks in recent years. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 2025, fulfilling a long path through the minor leagues that began when he was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
Early Life and Background
Anthony Seigler was born on June 20, 1999, in Cartersville, Georgia, in the United States. He grew up in Cartersville and attended Cartersville High School, where he starred on the baseball team as both a hitter and a pitcher. As a senior, he posted a .421 batting average with 14 home runs, while also serving as a switch pitcher who logged a 1.09 earned run average over 25 and two-thirds innings with 29 strikeouts.
Seigler’s father played college baseball and later taught Spanish at Cartersville High School, where he coached and supported his son’s development. His father bought him both right-handed and left-handed gloves, encouraging him to throw and catch from both sides. Seigler is named after Major League Baseball player Tony Phillips, a friend of his father who lived with the Seigler family for a short time.
Seigler is the second Navajo player to play in the majors, following Jacoby Ellsbury. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college baseball for the Florida Gators before turning professional.
Path to Baseball
Seigler represented the United States on the national under-18 team at the 2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup, where he caught and batted .182 in seven games while the American team went undefeated. His performance on the international stage helped raise his profile as one of the top high school catchers in the 2018 draft class.
Although he was a switch pitcher and switch hitter with infield and outfield experience, Seigler said, “I feel catching is what’s going to get me to the next level.” He was expected to be drafted late in the first round of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft, and the New York Yankees selected him 23rd overall. He signed with the Yankees on June 9, 2018, for the slot-valued bonus of $2.8 million, forgoing his commitment to the Florida Gators.
Anthony Seigler Career
Early Career (2018–2019)
Anthony Seigler made his professional debut in 2018 with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Yankees. After 12 games, he was promoted to the advanced rookie-level Pulaski Yankees, where he played another 12 games. Between the two clubs, he batted .266 with one home run and nine runs batted in.
Seigler spent the 2019 season with the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs, batting .175 with six runs batted in over 30 games. He started the season late due to a quadricep strain and missed nearly the last two months of the year after suffering a knee fracture while catching. Seigler did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Yankees System (2021–2024)
He played only 41 games for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades in 2021 due to injuries, slashing .219/.324/.391 with four home runs and 24 runs batted in. In that year, Seigler threw with his left hand in his first minor league game as an outfielder, continuing his unique switch-thrower profile.
Seigler split the 2022 campaign between Hudson Valley and the Single-A Tampa Tarpons, playing in 97 games and batting .236/.405/.369 with seven home runs, 45 runs batted in, and 16 stolen bases. In 2023, he played for the Double-A Somerset Patriots and began playing second base, though he appeared in one game as an outfielder, again throwing left-handed. In 67 games, he slashed .166/.333/.263 with five home runs, 27 runs batted in, and seven stolen bases.
Seigler returned to Somerset in 2024, playing exclusively at second base. In 118 games, he slashed .234/.350/.398 with 12 home runs, 49 runs batted in, and a team-leading 29 stolen bases. Following the season, he elected free agency on November 4, 2024.
Milwaukee Brewers Era (2024–Present)
On November 19, 2024, Seigler signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, playing both catcher and second base. In 63 Triple-A games, Seigler batted .277/.416/.465 with seven home runs, 35 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases, his best offensive performance since his 2018 debut. During the season, he began hitting left-handed against left-handed pitchers, forgoing the traditional platoon advantage.
On July 1, 2025, the Brewers selected Seigler to their 40-man roster and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. Seigler made his MLB debut the following day, starting at third base for both games of a doubleheader. He collected his first Major League hit in the sixth inning of the second game, a single off Dedniel Núñez. He was later selected to the 26-man roster for the 2025 National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.
Notable Events and Milestones
Seigler’s MLB debut with the Brewers in July 2025 marked the realization of a long professional journey that began when the Yankees drafted him 23rd overall in 2018. He is the second Navajo player to appear in the majors, following Jacoby Ellsbury, and his first Major League hit came in his debut doubleheader. His selection to the 2025 National League Division Series roster added an early postseason chapter to his big-league career.
Anthony Seigler Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Anthony Seigler was raised in Cartersville, Georgia, by a family with deep ties to baseball. His father played college baseball and later taught Spanish at Cartersville High School, where he supported Anthony’s development as a young player. His father also introduced him to Tony Phillips, the Major League Baseball veteran after whom Anthony is named and who once lived with the Seigler family.
Personal Life
Seigler comes from a baseball family that nurtured his uncommon switch-hitting and switch-throwing skills from a young age. He is of Navajo heritage, making him the second Navajo player to play in the major leagues after Jacoby Ellsbury. He makes his home in the United States and continues his professional career with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
2025 Season Performance
Anthony Seigler’s 2025 season marked his long-awaited arrival in the major leagues. He opened the year with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, where he served as a catcher and second baseman and produced his strongest offensive line since his professional debut, batting .277/.416/.465 with seven home runs, 35 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases in 63 games. The Brewers called him up on July 1, selecting his contract to the 40-man roster and promoting him to the majors.
Seigler debuted on July 2, 2025, starting at third base in both games of a doubleheader and recording his first Major League hit, a single off Dedniel Núñez, in the sixth inning of the nightcap. The Brewers later included him on the 26-man roster for the 2025 National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, giving him an early taste of postseason baseball.
Looking ahead, Seigler’s role in Milwaukee appears built around his versatility behind the plate, at second base, and at third, along with his speed on the bases. If he continues to produce at the plate against major league pitching, he could settle in as a utility player who helps the Brewers navigate lineups and matchups deep into the 2025 postseason.