Great article about Marcus Semien on the Athletic by one of the best in the business, Ken Rosenthal.
https://theathletic.com/2657352/2021...s-winning-big/
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Semien shows up for optional batting practice. He shows up for optional infield practice. He draws Montoyo’s appreciation for running out every ball and setting a positive example for the Jays’ younger position players, just as he did with Olson, Pinder and Matt Chapman in Oakland.
When Bichette struggled defensively early in the season, he sought out Semien for guidance. Semien told him, “Shortstop is tough. Errors come with playing shortstop. You’ve just got to learn how to bounce back from them quickly.” At other times, Semien can lead without saying a word.
“People watch him from the moment he gets to the field to the last out of the game and even after,” Pinder says. “People want to follow Marcus. People want to do what he does. People just respect him. He’s probably the most respected person in any clubhouse I’ve ever been a part of.”
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