"The most promising development of Semien's big night was the quality of his contact. This season, Semien is putting the ball in play with a career-worst 8.1% weak contact rate, but he started the night with a 96.6 mph single to left in the second inning. In the fourth, he lined a double to right to help set up a three-run inning, two of which came on a Carson Benge single just one batter later."
"He was aggressive early in the zone, he was short to the ball, he was able to use the whole field, manager Carlos Mendoza said. He drove the ball, especially that homer to the pull side in that last at-bat, that's a really good sign. I've seen this guy play for a long time, and when he's going well, he's doing that."
"The 35-year-old, acquired from the Texas Rangers over the winter in the Brandon Nimmo trade, had just 26 hits in his first 35 games of the year with one round-tripper and six extra-base hits. He was 2-for-his-last-15 to start New York's road trip going into Wednesday night's action."
Marcus Semien delivered his best offensive performance as a Met in Wednesday's 10-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies, recording four hits with a home run and double. The 35-year-old veteran had struggled significantly early in the season with only 26 hits in 35 games before this breakout night. His performance was highlighted by quality contact, including hits at 96.6 mph, 100.9 mph, and 100.8 mph, demonstrating improved bat control. Manager Carlos Mendoza noted Semien's aggressive approach at the plate and ability to use the whole field, particularly his pull-side home run, which indicated a return to form for the veteran second baseman acquired from Texas.
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