History of Ketel Marte in Timeline

Ketel Marte is a Dominican professional baseball player, currently a second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He debuted in MLB with the Seattle Mariners in 2015 before being traded to Arizona. A two-time All-Star, named as the starting second baseman for the 2019 and 2024 games, Marte earned the NLCS MVP award in 2023, contributing significantly to the Diamondbacks' National League pennant win, their first since 2001.

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October 12, 1993: Ketel Marte's Birth

On October 12, 1993, Ketel Ricardo Marte Valdez was born. He is now a Dominican professional baseball second baseman.

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2001: Diamondbacks Last Pennant

In 2023, Marte helped lead Arizona to their first pennant since 2001.

August 13, 2010: Signed with the Seattle Mariners

On August 13, 2010, Ketel Marte signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent.

2011: Professional Debut

In 2011, Ketel Marte made his professional debut for the Dominican Summer League Mariners.

2012: Played with Everett AquaSox and Clinton LumberKings

In 2012, Ketel Marte played with the Everett AquaSox of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League and the Clinton LumberKings of the Class A Midwest League.

2013: Played with Clinton and High Desert Mavericks

In 2013, Ketel Marte spent the season with the Clinton LumberKings and the High Desert Mavericks.

November 20, 2014: Added to 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2014, Ketel Marte was placed on the Seattle Mariners' 40-man roster.

July 31, 2015: Promoted to Major Leagues

On July 31, 2015, the Seattle Mariners promoted Ketel Marte to the major leagues.

2015: MLB Debut with Mariners

In 2015, Ketel Marte made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Seattle Mariners.

November 23, 2016: Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 23, 2016, Ketel Marte and Taijuan Walker were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger, and Zac Curtis.

2016: Traded to the Diamondbacks

During the 2016-17 offseason, Ketel Marte was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2016: Struggled and Faced Trade Attempts

In 2016, Ketel Marte struggled with batting and went on the disabled list three times, leading to trade attempts by the Mariners.

2017: Promoted to Major Leagues by Diamondbacks

In 2017, the Arizona Diamondbacks promoted Ketel Marte to the major leagues on June 28. In the National League Wild Card Game, he hit two triples in a win against the Colorado Rockies.

2018: Led MLB in Triples

In 2018, Ketel Marte led all of Major League Baseball in triples with 12. He was also moved to second base by the Diamondbacks.

2019: Named All-Star Game Starter

In 2019, Ketel Marte was named the starting second baseman for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game after batting .316 with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs.

April 8, 2021: Placed on Injured List

On April 8, 2021, Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and returned on May 19, 2021.

March 29, 2022: Signed Contract Extension with Diamondbacks

On March 29, 2022, Ketel Marte signed a five-year, $76 million contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: Postseason Success and Awards

In 2023, Ketel Marte had a successful postseason, including a walk-off single in Game 3 of the NLCS, a 16-game hitting streak, and being named the 2023 NLCS MVP. He extended his hitting streak to a MLB record of 18 games in the World Series but ended the streak in Game 5 at 20 games. He struck out looking to end the World Series.