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Marcus Semien career timeline

June 2011: Drafted by White Sox

Semien was selected by the White Sox in the sixth round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of Cal

Sept. 4, 2013: MLB debut

Semien went 2-for-4 with an RBI against the Yankees in his Major League debut

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Dec. 9, 2014: Traded to A's

Semien was dealt to his hometown Oakland A’s following the 2014 season in a package that included Chris Bassitt, Rangel Ravelo and Josh Phegley in exchange for Jeff Samardzija and Michael Ynoa

Jan. 30, 2021: Signs with Toronto

After six years in Oakland, Semien inked a one-year, $18 million deal with Toronto

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Sept. 30, 2021: 1,000th career hit

With a single to right field against the Yankees, Semien recorded his 1,000th career hit

September 30, 2021

July 13, 2021: First All-Star Game

After a hot start with the Blue Jays, Semien was named to his first All-Star team. He went on to slash .265/.334/.538 on the season, while finishing third in AL MVP voting, behind only Shohei Ohtani and teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Dec. 1, 2021: Signs with Rangers

Teaming up with fellow middle infielder Corey Seager, Semien signed a seven-year, $175 million deal to join Texas ahead of the 2022 season

April 8, 2022: Presented with 2021 Silver Slugger Award

Semien captured his first Silver Slugger Award after surpassing the record for most home runs by a second baseman in a single season (45)

April 26, 2022: Presented with 2021 Gold Glove Award

For much of his career, Semien was known as an average fielder, but in his first season at the new position (second base), he exceeded all expectations by securing his first Gold Glove Award

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May 28, 2022: First HR as a Ranger

Semien got off to a slow start at home, but he finally broke through with a 398-foot grand slam at the Oakland Coliseum

May 28, 2022

2022: First 25-25 season

While he was far off from his career high in home runs, Semien logged a career-high 26 stolen bases to give him his first 25-25 campaign

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