Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sat 5/14/22 9:54 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 0-for-4 in Friday's 7-1 loss to Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Semien extended a streak of futility to 21 at-bats without a hit, dropping his season average to .160. History suggests he'll come around. Over his career, May and August have been his best months, during which his average is .266.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Thu 5/12/22 3:24 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Semien will get a breather after he went 0-for-16 with five strikeouts over the last four games. Andy Ibanez will start at the keystone while Eli White takes over in left field.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 5/9/22 10:20 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-8 with a pair of base hits while picking up starts in both ends of Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Semien provided both of his singles in the Rangers' 2-1 loss in Game 1, marking the third straight contest in which he provided exactly two hits. He came up empty at the dish in Texas' 4-2 win in Game 2, however, and enters Monday's series finale with a .184/.252/.243 slash line on the season. Despite his underwhelming production in his first season in Texas, Semien will sit atop the lineup Monday against Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sun 4/24/22 8:40 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a 2-0 loss Sunday in Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Semien led off the game with a single, walked in the third and doubled in the eighth. It was just the second multi-hit game of the season for the second baseman. After signing a massive contract with Texas, he has struggled to produce or hit for power as a Ranger. Over the last week he has been better, going 6-for-21 with two doubles and three walks but he remains in search of his first home run of 2022.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sun 4/17/22 11:00 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and an RBI in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Following a slow start out of the gate, Semien has strung together three straight games with a hit. He also stole a bag for the second straight contest. Semien has two extra-base hits (both doubles), two RBI and five runs scored over eight games.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sat 4/16/22 8:31 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Semien's had a quiet presence to open the season, but Friday's effort was a promising sign he's ready to start making an impact. The stolen base was the first of the season, and he has hits and runs scored in two consecutive games.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 4/11/22 10:47 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 in Monday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Semien was back in the leadoff spot for a second straight game -- both against left-handers -- after hitting out of the two-hole against righties the first two contests. It's been slow start with his new team; Semien is batting .111 (2-for-18) with a walk and four strikeouts through four games.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sat 3/19/22 1:25 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 0-for-2 in Friday's spring game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Semien, one of two major free-agent acquisitions during the offseason, made his Cactus League debut Friday, batting atop the lineup. He was followed in the order by the team's other major free-agent signing, Corey Seager. The Rangers traded their primary leadoff hitter from last season, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, so Semien should be viewed as a leadoff option. He mostly batted first or second for the Blue Jays in 2021.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sun 11/28/21 5:04 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien is signing a seven-year, $175 million contract with the Rangers, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In Semien's one year with Toronto, the 31-year-old hit 45 home runs with 102 RBI and 15 stolen bases. Over the past three seasons, including his poor 2020 campaign, Semien has averaged 37 home runs and 93 RBI per 162 games while slashing .268/.346/.509. The 2021 Gold Glove winner is a good defender at second base and shortstop and joins a team lacking a strong option at either position.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 11/8/21 9:50 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien rejected Toronto's $18.4 million qualifying offer Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, the shortstop will test the open market coming off the most impressive season of his MLB career. He smashed a career-high 45 home runs and also set career bests in RBI (102) and stolen bases (15) in 162 games. Semien is just one of a handful of quality shortstops headed for free agency this offseason, as Carlos Correa, Corey Seager and Trevor Story are also set to test the waters.