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Oakland Athletics: Ranking the most likely All-Star candidates

By Rebecca Wasik

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics reacts as he rounds the bases after he hit a walk-off home run to beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Ring Central Coliseum on June 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics reacts as he rounds the bases after he hit a walk-off home run to beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Ring Central Coliseum on June 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 10: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he scored against the Cleveland Indians during the bottom of the first inning of a Major League Baseball game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

3. SS Marcus Semien

Marcus Semien has established himself as the A’s everyday shortstop and has embraced being a member of the Athletics these past few seasons.

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Just a couple of seasons ago, the A’s hired Ron Washington to coach Semien specifically with his struggling defense. With his help, Semien has improved his defense tremendously and has become one of the A’s most consistent hitters.

Currently, Semien is hitting .275 with 11 home runs and 40 RBI. As a Berkeley native, he would be a wonderful representative for the A’s and the Bay Area.

He seems to be incredibly overlooked though, considering he was not close in the starters fan vote and is not really being talked about by All-Star game predictors.

Semien being chosen as an All-Star is probably a long shot, but he should clearly be in consideration give his impressive numbers and improved defense.

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