Starling Marte, baseball player, 154 home runs, 2012

Starling Marte

Born: 10/9/1988 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Starling Javier Marte

Biography

Starling Marte is a professional baseball player born in 1988, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on July 26, 2012. Known for his exceptional speed and all-around hitting ability, he plays as a position player and has established himself as a dynamic force on the field. Over the course of his career, Marte has participated in 1,432 games, accumulating 1,560 hits, 154 home runs, and 633 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .286. His ability to steal bases is particularly noteworthy; he has swiped 354 bags, showcasing his prowess in both offense and baserunning. Marte's contributions to the game have earned him two All-Star selections, cementing his status as one of the premier players of his generation. Playing during a highly competitive era of baseball, he continues to be a significant player in the league, often recognized for his speed and defensive skills in the outfield. As an active player, Marte remains a key figure in his team's lineup and an influential presence in the game, inspiring younger players with his dedication and performance.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1432 5458 840 1560 277 55 154 633 354 320 1199 0.286 0.342 0.441 0.783 8543.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 95 7 21 6 0 1 10 5 19 0.221

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS1 NYN 4 11 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 5 0.091
2024 NLCS NYN 6 27 2 9 4 0 0 4 0 5 0.333
2024 NLWC1 NYN 3 9 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 0.333
2022 NLWC1 NYN 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167
2020 NLWC3 MIA 1 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2015 NLWC PIT 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2014 NLWC PIT 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250
2013 NLWC PIT 1 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.400
2013 NLDS1 PIT 5 19 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 5 0.053

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1392 1340 2535 106 39 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 593
Center Field 556
Right Field 285
Designated Hitter 10

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-06-12
2016 Gold Glove OF
2016 TSN All-Star OF
2015 Gold Glove LF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $3,333,333
2015 PIT NL $1,333,333
2014 PIT NL $500,000
2013 PIT NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $5,666,666

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 1.0 420 0