Marcus Semien

Marcus Semien is a versatile infielder known for durability and power, set the single-season HR record for a second baseman in 2021.

Marcus Andrew Semien was born on September 17, 1990, in San Francisco, California, and grew up playing pitcher and infield in the El Cerrito Youth Baseball league before starring at St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley, where he was named California High School Player of the Year in 2008. He went on to anchor the University of California, Berkeley's infield for three seasons before the Chicago White Sox drafted him in the sixth round in 2011. Semien debuted with the White Sox in 2013 before a trade to the Oakland Athletics in 2015 gave him his first opportunity as an everyday shortstop. He developed into one of the most durable and productive middle infielders in the game, finishing third in American League MVP voting in 2019 after hitting .285 with 33 home runs. Semien signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021 and delivered a historic season, setting the all-time MLB record for home runs by a primary second baseman with 45, while winning his first Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. He signed a seven-year, $175 million contract with the Texas Rangers after that season, and helped the team win its first-ever World Series championship in 2023. Semien has earned three All-Star selections and two Gold Gloves across a career spent showcasing rare positional versatility between shortstop and second base, and moved to the New York Mets in 2026, continuing a career built on durability, defensive excellence, and clutch postseason performance.

Switch-hitting utility infielder with power and speed

Versatile infielder who became an All-Star after position change

• World Series champion (2023)
• 3x All-Star
• 2x Gold Glove
• 2x Silver Slugger