How much is Marcus Semien’s salary?

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Marcus Andrew Semien is a sec9ond baseman in American baseball. He played for teams like the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays. He is currently playing for the Texas Rangers in the MLB.

Marcus Semien was born on September 17, 1990 in San Francisco, California. He made his MLB debut for the Chicago White Sox on September 4, 2013. He scored 45 home runs in the 2021 MLB season and holds the record for most home runs scored by a second baseman in a single MLB season. He won the Golden Glove Award and the Silver Slugger Award in 2021. Moreover, he was also a member of the All-MLB First team in 2021 and All-MLB Second team in 2022. He also made his All-Star debut in 2021. In 2023, he is all set to make his 2nd All-Star appearance.

Marcus Semien has notched up a batting average of .256 with 197 home runs, 621 RBI, 115 stolen bases, .322 OBP and .764 OPS. He has proved himself to be a valuable member for the Texas Rangers.

Marcus Semien’s salary

Marcus Semien will earn a salary of $26,000,000 in 2023. This is because of the 7-year contract worth $175 million that he signed with the Texas Rangers on November 28, 2021.

This contract will continue from 2021-2028. He will be a free agent in 2029.

Marcus Semien’s contract history

Marcus Semien was drafted by the Chicago White Sox during the 6th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He got a signing bonus of $130,000 and made his debut for the White Sox on September 4, 2013. After the 2014 MLB season , he was traded to the Oakland Athletics on December 9, 2014.

Oakland Athletics (2015-2015)

Marcus Semien signed a 1-year contract worth $510K with the Oakland Athletics on March 3, 2015.

Oakland Athletics (2017-2017)

Marcus Semien signed a 1-year contract worth $545,000 with the Oakland Athletics on February 24, 2017.

Oakland Athletics (2018-2018)

Marcus Semien signed a 1-year contract worth $3.125 million with the Oakland Athletics, thereby avoiding arbitration.

Oakland Athletics (2019-2019)

Marcus Semien signed a 1-year contract worth $5.9 million with the Oakland Athletics, thereby avoiding arbitration.

Oakland Athletics (2020-2020)

Marcus Semien signed a 1-year contract worth $13 million with Oakland Athletics, thereby avoiding arbitration.

Toronto Blue Jays (2021-2021)

Marcus Semien signed a 1-year $18 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 26, 2021. He was also offered a 1-year extension qualifying offer worth $18.4 million on November 6, 2021. However, Semien declined that qualifying offer on November 9, 2021.

Texas Rangers (2021- 2028)

Marcus Semien signed a 7-year contract worth $175 million with the Texas Rangers on November 28, 2021.

Marcus Semien’s career earnings

In 2023, after playing 11 MLB seasons, Marcus Semien will have a total career earnings of $84,863,653. This will include his signing bonus of $130,000 and his total salary of $84,733,653.

FAQs

A. Marcus Semien is 32 years old.

A. Marcus Semien is currently playing for the Texas Rangers. He has previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.

A. Marcus Semien is a second baseman in baseball. He bats and throws right handed.

A. Marcus Semien has scored 197 home runs in his career so far. 

A. Marcus Semien holds the record of scoring the most home runs as a second baseman in a single MLB season. He scored 45 home runs in the 2021 MLB season.

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