Ketel Marte
Active Player
Born: 10/12/1993 in Nizao, Peravia, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2015-07-31
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Ketel Ricardo Marte
Biography
Ketel Marte, born in 1993, is an accomplished position player in Major League Baseball who continues to make an impact on the game since his debut in 2015. Currently active, Marte has played in 1,104 games, accumulating 1,137 hits and showcasing his solid batting skills with a career batting average of .280. Known for his versatility, he has demonstrated power at the plate with 143 home runs and has driven in 515 runs throughout his career. Additionally, his speed on the bases is evident with 61 stolen bases, making him a dual threat as both a hitter and base runner.
Marte has earned recognition for his performance, being selected as an All-Star twice and receiving the NLCS MVP award, which highlights his ability to excel in high-pressure situations. His playing style reflects the modern era of baseball, blending contact hitting with power and speed. As he continues his career, Marte remains a significant figure in the league, contributing to his team's success and captivating fans with his dynamic play.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1230 | 4534 | 688 | 1273 | 270 | 43 | 171 | 587 | 65 | 471 | 809 | 0.281 | 0.351 | 0.472 | 0.823 | 9240.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 57 | 219 | 25 | 62 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 43 | 0.283 | 192.4 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 119 | 437 | 55 | 113 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 18 | 84 | 0.259 | -1567.3 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 73 | 223 | 30 | 58 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 29 | 37 | 0.260 | -13.2 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 153 | 520 | 68 | 135 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 59 | 6 | 54 | 79 | 0.260 | 548.9 |
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 144 | 569 | 97 | 187 | 36 | 9 | 32 | 92 | 10 | 53 | 86 | 0.329 | 3467.5 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 45 | 181 | 19 | 52 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 0.287 | -78.2 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 90 | 340 | 52 | 108 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 50 | 2 | 31 | 60 | 0.318 | 1563.2 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 137 | 492 | 68 | 118 | 42 | 2 | 12 | 52 | 5 | 55 | 101 | 0.240 | 271.2 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 150 | 569 | 94 | 157 | 26 | 9 | 25 | 82 | 8 | 71 | 109 | 0.276 | 1777.2 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 136 | 504 | 93 | 147 | 23 | 2 | 36 | 95 | 7 | 65 | 106 | 0.292 | 3079.1 |
| 2025 | AZ | NL | 126 | 480 | 87 | 136 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 72 | 4 | 64 | 83 | 0.283 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 90 | 10 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 0.344 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 7 | 31 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0.387 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 3 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.357 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | ARI | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 5 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | ARI | 3 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 |
| 2017 | NLWC | ARI | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.600 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 631 | 546 | 943 | 1398 | 32 | 353 |
| 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 175 | 161 | 326 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 277 | 256 | 304 | 732 | 43 | 162 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | 2B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | SEA | SS | 51 | 49 | 64 | 150 | 9 | 31 |
| 2015 | SEA | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | SS | 119 | 116 | 140 | 315 | 21 | 69 |
| 2017 | ARI | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | SS | 64 | 57 | 68 | 166 | 9 | 43 |
| 2018 | ARI | 2B | 131 | 105 | 190 | 299 | 5 | 83 |
| 2018 | ARI | SS | 28 | 27 | 21 | 78 | 3 | 15 |
| 2019 | ARI | 2B | 83 | 45 | 79 | 122 | 2 | 28 |
| 2019 | ARI | SS | 11 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | ARI | OF | 96 | 89 | 163 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | ARI | 2B | 41 | 40 | 65 | 90 | 1 | 22 |
| 2020 | ARI | SS | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | ARI | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ARI | 2B | 20 | 14 | 31 | 37 | 3 | 12 |
| 2021 | ARI | OF | 72 | 68 | 155 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | 2B | 94 | 91 | 135 | 196 | 8 | 49 |
| 2023 | ARI | 2B | 145 | 139 | 226 | 355 | 8 | 84 |
| 2023 | ARI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ARI | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | 2B | 113 | 109 | 216 | 289 | 5 | 73 |
| 2024 | ARI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 631 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 277 |
| Center Field | 174 |
| Designated Hitter | 67 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - First Team | 2B |
| 2024 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 2023 | NLCS MVP | |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-09-07 |
| 2019 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $515,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $515,400 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 229.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 4th | 198.0 | 420 | 0 |