Marcus Semien (SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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Owned in: 43% of Fleaflicker leagues

Analysis: Last season, Marcus Semien's value came in his 15 HR and 11 SB in 556 Oakland AB, resulting in his 2015 power/speed figure of 12.7. This season in just 149 AB, Semien already has 10 HR and has stolen two bases. This has already netted him a power/speed figure of 3.3. Semien is still striking out frequently, but he is also walking more frequently at 10.2%. His BABIP of just .218 is a bit unlucky and could help explain Semien's currently poor BA of .215, but his value doesn't come from contact hitting. This year he has an isolated power figure of .215 in comparison to .147 last season. With that kind of power, Semien is currently on pace to hit 37 HR and steal seven bases if he can match his total AB from 2015. Whether he stays on pace or not, that is a lot of power from a shortstop.