Marcus Semien, ranked 26th in the countdown of Cal's top 50 athletes, enjoyed a notable professional baseball career after playing for the Golden Bears from 2008 to 2011. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox, he made his MLB debut in 2013 and achieved his first major breakthrough in 2019, earning AL MVP votes. In 2021, he reached career highs with the Toronto Blue Jays before signing a lucrative deal with the Texas Rangers. His performance led the Rangers to their first World Series, showcasing his skills as a powerful middle infielder. However, his recent season showed struggles at the plate.
"Taken in the sixth round of the 2011 draft by the Chicago White Sox, Semien became an elite hitter as a middle infielder, showing continued improvement that finally led to career highs with the Blue Jays and significant contributions to the Rangers."
"His breakthrough season came in 2019 when he batted .285 with 33 home runs and 92 RBIs, finishing third in the AL MVP voting after leading the league in games played and plate appearances."
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