Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, it’s hard to ignore Marcus Semien. The Texas Rangers’ star outfielder has been a big part of the team’s success. He’s led the team in hits, batting average, and walks, and has taken home a number of awards for his play. But what are his highs and lows?

Contact score

Using a contact score is a great way to analyze how a player performs on the basepaths. For instance, if a player hits 45 home runs and drives in 102 runs, then they are considered to be an excellent hitter, even if they are not a world class hitter. Here are some key factors to consider when evaluating a player’s contact score.

If a player’s contact rate is a positive number, it is expected that they will have a good batted ball exit speed, meaning they will be an average offensive player without spikes. If a player’s contact rate is negative, then it is expected that they will have a bad batted ball exit speed, meaning they will not be an average offensive player.

Production+

During the course of his tenure in the MLB, Carlos Semien has established himself as one of the top left-handed power hitters in the game. A former All-Star second baseman, Semien has had a successful career in the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics. In 2018, he re-established himself as an offensive asset by slashing his strikeout rate from 22.0 percent to 18.6 percent. He also produced a career high 108 “Tru” Production+.

While it may not be the biggest number of the year, it is still a good sign. During the course of his tenure with the Blue Jays, Semien played every single game, and led the American League in plate appearances. He drove in 102 runs, and hit 45 home runs.

Fly ball rate

Statistically, Marcus Semien has some very impressive stats. His average exit velocity is 94.5 mph on Fly Balls + Line Drive. His average launch angle is 20.3 degrees. He has a 109 “Tru” Production+ and was one of the top American League players in plate appearances last season. His performance has not been impacted by weak contact.

If you take a look at the other aspects of his game, you will find that he is a solid 150+ game player who can play multiple skill positions. His fly ball rate is above the league average and he drives in 102 runs in 2019. The only other positive development is his K rate, which has decreased from 20.2% to 15.9%.

Career highs

Among the driving forces behind the Toronto Blue Jays resurgence was Marcus Semien. The shortstop hit 45 home runs, drove in 102 runs, and was one of the top players in the American League. He also was a candidate for the MVP award.

He ranked third in the AL in the MVP vote. His batting line was 97 wRC+, which was the most in the AL. However, his batting average was down a bit from the previous season.

He had a career year in 2021. In fact, it was a solid year, and the Blue Jays were a few wins better than the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox before signing him.

Signing with the Texas Rangers

During the offseason, the Texas Rangers signed Marcus Semien to a seven-year, $175 million contract. The deal marks the first big offseason addition for the Rangers.

Marcus Semien is a versatile player who is able to play shortstop, second base and third base. He also has experience at the outfield. His defensive skills are above-average and he is a great base runner.

He finished the season with 6.6 fWAR. He broke the record for most home runs by a second baseman in a single season. His OAA total of 7 ranks eighth among all second basemen.

Semien also finished third in the MVP voting for the American League. He also made the All-Star team for the first time. He played every game for the Blue Jays in 2021.

Career lows

Despite being a top-100 draft pick, Marcus Semien has had a fairly mediocre career. He was a solid minor leaguer who played in hitter-friendly ballparks. He had a good year in Triple-A Charlotte and Double-A Birmingham. He was a quality player with a nice glove. But he was overlooked by the baseball world at large.

Semien has shown the potential to be a star. He has been an integral part of the Toronto Blue Jays’ resurgence. He was one of the driving forces behind the team’s best year since 2012. He was also a finalist for the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards.