Marcus Andrew Semien is an American professional baseball player. Born on September 17, 1990, in San Francisco, California, he plays the position of a shortstop and second baseman in the Major Leagues for the Texas Rangers as of 2025. Marcus played for the California Golden Bears while he attended the University of California, Berkeley. He was selected in the 2011 MLB draft in the sixth round. The shortstop played in the Minor Leagues from 2011 to 2012. He debuted his MLB career in 2016 with the Chicago White Sox. Marcus had also played for other teams like the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Marcus has gathered quite a lot of achievements to his name. He is a two-time All-Star, a Gold Glove Award winner in 2021, and a Silver Slugger Award winner in 2021. He also holds the record for most home runs by a second baseman; he hit 45 home runs in the 2021 season.
Marcus Semien’s Contract
Marcus Semien’s latest contract was made in 2022 with the Texas Rangers. It is worth $175 million and has a duration of seven years. His average salary is approximately $25 million. The contract does not include a signing bonus, and Semien will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2029. (via Spotrac)
Marcus Semien’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax Salary | Tax % | League Tax | Cash Earnings | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2022 | 31 | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 10.87% | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | $26,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 10.73% | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $51,000,000 |
| 2024 | 33 | $26,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 10.55% | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $77,000,000 |
| 2025 | 34 | $26,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 10.37% | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $103,000,000 |
| 2026 | 35 | $26,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 10.25% | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $129,000,000 |
| 2027 | 36 | $26,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $155,000,000 |
| 2028 | 37 | $20,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $175,000,000 |
| 2029 | 38 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Marcus Semien getting paid?
In 2025, Semien will earn a base salary of $26 million, maintaining the same total salary. Throughout the contract, his salary remains mostly consistent at $26 million per year, except in 2028, when his salary decreases to $20 million. His luxury tax salary is fixed at $25 million annually from 2022 to 2028. (via Spotrac)
How much does Marcus Semien make in a minute?
In 2025, Marcus Semien will earn approximately $49.46 per minute based on his $26 million salary as per our calculation.
Marcus Semien’s Career Earnings
As of 2025, Marcus Semien has earned a total of $136,863,653 throughout his MLB career. With his current contract, his projected earnings by the end of 2028 will reach $208,863,653. This includes his past salaries and the remaining payments from his 7-year, $175 million deal with the Texas Rangers. (via Spotrac)
| Year | Age | Status | Salary | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2011 | 20 | Signing Bonus | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| 2013 | 22 | Active | $74,972 | $204,972 |
| 2014 | 23 | Active | $251,366 | $456,338 |
| 2015 | 24 | Active | $510,000 | $966,338 |
| 2016 | 25 | Active | $512,500 | $1,478,838 |
| 2017 | 26 | Active | $545,000 | $2,023,838 |
| 2018 | 27 | Arb Avoided | $3,125,000 | $5,148,838 |
| 2019 | 28 | Arb Avoided | $5,900,000 | $11,048,838 |
| 2020 | 29 | Arb Avoided | $4,814,815 | $15,863,653 |
| 2021 | 30 | Active | $18,000,000 | $33,863,653 |
| 2022 | 31 | Active | $25,000,000 | $58,863,653 |
| 2023 | 32 | Active | $26,000,000 | $84,863,653 |
| 2024 | 33 | Active | $26,000,000 | $110,863,653 |
| 2025 | 34 | Active | $26,000,000 | $136,863,653 |
| 2026 | 35 | Active | $26,000,000 | $162,863,653 |
| 2027 | 36 | Active | $26,000,000 | $188,863,653 |
| 2028 | 37 | Active | $20,000,000 | $208,863,653 |
What are the terms of Marcus Semien’s contract?
Marcus Semien signed a contract with the Texas Rangers in 2022. It is worth $175 million and has a duration of seven years. His average salary is approximately $25 million. (via Spotrac)
How much of Marcus Semien’s contract is guaranteed?
Marcus Semien’s contract guarantees him a total of $175 million for the duration of seven years and an average salary of approximately $25 million. (via Spotrac)
Marcus Semien’s Contract History
Semien has signed multiple contracts in his career. Below is the table of his contract history as per Spotrac:
| Year | Age | Team | Contract Type | Contract Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus |
| 2011 | 20 | - | Signing Bonus | $130,000 | $130,000 | N/A |
| 2013 | 22 | - | Pre-Arbitration | $490,000 | $490,000 | N/A |
| 2014 | 23 | - | Pre-Arbitration | $500,000 | $500,000 | N/A |
| 2015 | 24 | - | Pre-Arbitration | $510,000 | $510,000 | N/A |
| 2016 | 25 | - | Pre-Arbitration | $512,500 | $512,500 | N/A |
| 2017 | 26 | - | Pre-Arbitration | $545,000 | $545,000 | N/A |
| 2018 | 27 | - | Arbitration | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | N/A |
| 2019 | 28 | - | Arbitration | $5,900,000 | $5,900,000 | N/A |
| 2020 | 29 | - | Arbitration | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | N/A |
| 2021 | 30 | Free Agent | 1-Year Contract | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | N/A |
| 2022 | 31 | Texas Rangers | 7-Year Contract | $175,000,000 | $25,000,000 | N/A |
FAQs on Marcus Semien
A. Marcus Semien's contract is seven years long.
A. Marcus Semien has played in two All-Star games. He played in the 2021 and 2023 All-Star games.
A. Marcus Semien has been All-Star thrice in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
A. Marcus Semien has three sons with his wife, Tarrah. They are Isaiah, Joshua, and Eli.
A. Marcus Semien was born in San Francisco, California, U.S.
