Marcus Semien 2B TEX Thu 5/17/18 10:26 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien got to Chris Sale in the fourth, launching a 372-foot shot over the Green Monster in the fifth with Chad Pinder aboard to cut the Athletics' deficit to 3-2. It was the shortstop's first homer since April 23, but he's been hitting consistently since just prior to that game. Factoring in Wednesday's production, Semien has 10 two-hit efforts over his last 23 contests on his way to a .306 average with five doubles, three round trippers and nine RBI across 104 plate appearances.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Wed 5/9/18 1:18 PM 1 Comment
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien did his part out of the top of the order, extending his hitting streak to five games. Although he's been productive, the 27-year-old shortstop's bat has been a bit light on pop lately. Semien has only mustered one extra-base hit -- a double -- over his first eight games of May, and he hasn't homered since April 23, a span of 13 contests.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sat 5/5/18 2:12 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a win over the Orioles on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien gave the Athletics some breathing room with an eighth-inning single that plated Jonathan Lucroy. It was the shortstop's first RBI since April 23, an eight-game drought that represented his longest such stretch of the season. Despite the recent lack of timely hitting, Semien has remained productive, reaching safely in 10 of his last 12 games.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sat 4/28/18 1:21 PM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with two runs in a win over the Astros on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien continued producing out of the leadoff spot Friday, posting his fifth two-hit effort of the last six games. The hot-hitting shortstop has reached safely in eight straight contests overall, a stretch during which he's raised his average to 39 points to .286.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Thu 4/26/18 11:59 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien's hitting streak now sits at five games, and he's reached safely in seven consecutive contests overall. The red-hot shortstop has boosted his average by 31 points to .278 since April 18, a stretch during which he's churned out five multi-hit efforts.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Tue 4/24/18 11:04 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien has three straight two-hit efforts and has accomplished the feat in four of the last five games overall. The 27-year-old also has a pair of round trippers in the last three games and has now compiled 10 of his 13 RBI for the season over the last 14 contests.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 4/23/18 10:41 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien wielded a hot bat over the weekend, going 4-for-7 with a double, a home run, an RBI, a walk and five runs. The 27-year-old has been a constant presence on the base paths in April, posting five multi-hit efforts and reaching safely in 18 of 19 games during the month.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sun 4/22/18 12:37 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs scored and an RBI while also stealing base Saturday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Semien scored all three of his team's runs on Saturday, with the highlight being a solo home run against Chris Sale in the third inning. He also stole his second base of the season in as many attempts. While many of his numbers don't stand out as impressive in the early going, he has benefitted from batting exclusively first or second in the A's lineup, scoring 16 runs with just a .320 on-base percentage.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 4/16/18 10:47 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with a run in a 2-1 win over the Mariners on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien and Jed Lowrie had the only multi-hit outings for the Athletics in the pitchers' duel. The 27-year-old has only one home run through his first 15 games, but he's been a consistent force at the plate in April; factoring in Sunday's production, he's now reached safely in all 13 games during the month.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Thu 4/12/18 9:55 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-5 with a walk, a double, three runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 16-6 rout of the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
The shortstop now has a nine-game hitting streak and has reached base safely in all 13 games this season, but it's been by the skin of his teeth -- this was Semien's first multi-hit game since Opening Day, and his .268/.323/.393 line and 29 percent strikeout rate aren't ideal for a leadoff hitter. He's been productive so far, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, and if the 27-year-old falls into a slump, Franklin Barreto is on the bench and ready to step in.