Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ketel Marte

Discover the career path of Ketel Marte, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ketel Marte is a Dominican professional baseball player currently playing second base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. After debuting with the Seattle Mariners in 2015, he was traded to Arizona. Marte has been selected as the starting second baseman for the All-Star Game multiple times (2019, 2024, 2025). A significant achievement in his career is winning the NLCS MVP award in 2023, contributing to the Diamondbacks securing their first National League pennant since 2001.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 13, 2010: Signed with the Seattle Mariners

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

November 20, 2014: Placed on 40-man roster

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

July 31, 2015: Marte promoted to MLB

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

November 23, 2016: Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks

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

2016: Named Starting Shortstop for the Mariners

In 2016, Ketel Marte was named the team's starting shortstop for the Seattle Mariners. He batted .259 and struck out 84 times, missing time due to injuries.

2017: Promoted to MLB by Diamondbacks

In 2017, the Diamondbacks promoted Ketel Marte to the major leagues on June 28. He also hit two triples in the National League Wild Card Game on that same year.