In 2014 Marcus Semien didn’t have a place to play, now he is the best shortstop in baseball.
He still has some developing to do on the defensive side of the ball, which is very important as the everyday shortstop for the Oakland Athletics. But since he is still figuring out how to daily play the position I’m willing to give him a pass. He certainly isn’t the worst defensive shortstop in baseball, but he is far from the best.
Where I want to give Semien praise is his batting line. When Billy Beane traded phenom Addison Russell last summer it was an unpopular move because of Russell’s offensive promise.