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 second baseman currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. He debuted in the MLB in 2015 with the Seattle Mariners before being traded to Arizona. Marte has been selected as the starting second baseman for the All-Star Game in both 2019 and 2024. In 2023, he was named the NLCS MVP, contributing significantly to the Diamondbacks winning their first pennant since 2001.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2001: Diamondbacks last pennant

In 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks won their last pennant, prior to Marte's team winning in 2023

August 13, 2010: Signed with the Seattle Mariners

On August 13, 2010, 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: لعب مع Everett AquaSox و Clinton LumberKings

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

2013: Played with Clinton and High Desert Mavericks

In 2013, Marte played with Clinton and the High Desert Mavericks of the Class A-Advanced California League, batting .295.

November 20, 2014: Added to 40-Man Roster

On November 20, 2014, Ketel Marte was placed on the 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 the Mariners

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

November 23, 2016: Traded to 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: Trade to the Diamondbacks

In 2016, Ketel Marte was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the offseason.

2017: Promoted to Diamondbacks

In 2017, after starting with the Reno Aces, Marte was promoted to the Diamondbacks on June 28 and hit two triples in the National League Wild Card Game.