The signing of Marcus Semien to the Toronto Blue Jays was one of the most unheralded moves in the offseason; especially with the Jays’ core of Bo Bichette, Teoscar Hernandez, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. already in place. Semien just broke the record for most Home Runs by a Second Baseman in MLB history and may go down as one of the greatest one-year free agent signings of all-time considering the surplus value he provided to the 6ix this season.
Most HR by a 2nd Baseman during 1 season in #MLB History:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 30, 2021
1. 2021 Marcus Semien (44)
2. 1973 Davey Johnson (43)
T3. 1922 Rogers Hornsby,
2016 Brian Dozier (42)
5. 1990 Ryne Sandberg (40)
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MARCUS SEMIEN’S 2021 IS THE BEST POWER-HITTING 2ND BASEMAN SEASON EVER
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Some players need a change of scenery to find success. For Marcus Semien, he discovered his superstardom in Toronto, Canada where he has broke the record for most Home Runs by a Second Baseman, all the while learning the position in the first place. The 9-year MLB veteran’s breakout is one of the best stories of 2021 after moving over to the keystone from SS to play alongside Bo Bichette, while signing a bargain one-year deal after deciding to bet on himself in the offseason.
Marcus Semien has always had offensive potential, but errors at Shortstop threatened his career in Oakland. Now that Semien has hid his defensive miscues, he has become a solid defender. He is a free agent at the end of the year and should see a robust free agent market given his power numbers and developed defense. Look for Semien to continue to be one of the best MLB players no matter where he signs this Winter.
Marcus Semien set 2B HR record
Most HR by a 2nd Baseman during 1 season in #MLB History:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 30, 2021
1. 2021 Marcus Semien (44)
2. 1973 Davey Johnson (43)
T3. 1922 Rogers Hornsby,
2016 Brian Dozier (42)
5. 1990 Ryne Sandberg (40)
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This season is obviously Semien’s best
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chjAFBFPTqc
Gio made a great play at SS
this play by Gio Urshela is just ridiculous pic.twitter.com/s4cs8cNddG
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) September 30, 2021
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