Marcus Semien
Baseball player and Gold Glove winner
Born
September 17th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball. Semien debuted in 2013 with the Chicago White Sox before moving to the Oakland Athletics, where he earned recognition for his defensive skills and power hitting. In 2021, he joined the Toronto Blue Jays and contributed significantly to their playoff push. Semien achieved his first Gold Glove Award in 2021, highlighting his fielding excellence. The same year, he set a career high in home runs and RBIs, demonstrating considerable offensive prowess.
Earning the Gold Glove Award in 2021
Recording over 40 home runs in a single season
Playing for the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics
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