Marcus Semien
#10 2B · Mets
Gold Glove '25Silver Slugger '23All-MLB 1st Team '23All-MLB First Team '23All-MLB 2nd Team '19All-MLB Second Team '19
Height
6'0"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
35
College
California
Draft
2011, Rd 6, #201
Experience
13 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
F
C-
B+
N/A
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The Verdict on Marcus, in One Read
On the field, Marcus Semien grades out as a middling 2B for Mets (C- Performance). That places him 52nd of 72 graded second basemen. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 13+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1701 | 0.25203866 | 262 | 827 | 0.7511288 | 145 | 1669 |
| 2026 | | 72 | .215 | 9 | 26 | .621 | 6 | 56 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
7 years
Total Value
$175.0M
Guaranteed
$105.0M
AAV
$25.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
F
Overpay
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Marcus Semien trade earns a dismal F CVI, representing one of the worst contract value propositions in recent memory for a 35-year-old second baseman carrying a $25M annual salary across seven years. Despite his Gold Glove defense as recently as 2025 and a Silver Slugger award in 2023, Semien's spring training offensive struggles have exposed legitimate concerns about whether a longtime veteran at this career stage can justify such a massive financial commitment. The $25M AAV places him among the highest-paid middle infielders in baseball, a hefty price tag for a player whose C- performance grade suggests he's trending toward replacement-level production. His extensive accolades — including multiple All-MLB First Team selections in 2021 and 2023 — demonstrate past excellence, but the combination of advanced age and early offensive inconsistencies creates significant risk for a franchise already facing scrutiny over roster construction. The lukewarm reception from both media and fans reflects the reality that this deal could quickly become an albatross if Semien's spring struggles carry into the regular season. With seven years remaining on this contract, the Mets have essentially bet their middle infield future on a player whose best years appear firmly in the rearview mirror.
Performance Analysis
C-
FCA+
Among 2B on the Mets, Marcus Semien's output grades to a C- performance level. The 35-year-old longtime veteran is struggling in his second season with New York, posting a .220 AVG with 6 HR across 62 games in 2026 — numbers that fall well short of the franchise-caliber production his résumé and $25M annual salary demand. His strikeout rate of 49 K in 62 games signals a concerning lack of contact quality, the defining weakness dragging down an otherwise respectable glove. Durability hasn't been the issue; Semien has been available, but availability without output is a sunk cost on a Mets roster sitting at 30-38 and running out of runway. The narrative around him remains one of quiet scrutiny—his decorated past (two Gold Glove selections, a Gold Glove in 2025, multiple All-MLB and Silver Slugger honors) commands respect, but at 35, the skepticism about whether that version still exists is entirely fair, especially with the Mets rotating through pitching acquisitions rather than consolidating around a proven core. Media coverage has shifted toward questioning whether his acquisition complicated the roster more than it solved problems, a trajectory that will flip only when his bat begins to align with his track record.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Marcus's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Marcus Compares at the Position
Marcus Semien ranks 52nd of 72 graded second basemen by performance. That slots Marcus between Ozzie Albies (C-) just ahead and Colt Keith (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Ozzie AlbiesBravesC-Tim TawaDiamondbacksC-Luisangel AcunaWhite SoxC-Marcus SemienC-
Graded lower
Colt KeithTigersRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/16 | @ CIN | L 3-5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mon, 6/15 | @ CIN | L 0-12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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About this player
Marcus Semien is a veteran in his 13th MLB season listed at 2B for the Mets. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Marcus Semien, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance C-, Sentiment B+.
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