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.
In 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks won their last pennant, prior to Marte's team winning in 2023
On August 13, 2010, Marte signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent.
In 2011, Ketel Marte made his professional debut for the Dominican Summer League Mariners.
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.
In 2013, Marte played with Clinton and the High Desert Mavericks of the Class A-Advanced California League, batting .295.
On November 20, 2014, Ketel Marte was placed on the Mariners' 40-man roster.
On July 31, 2015, the Seattle Mariners promoted Ketel Marte to the major leagues.
In 2015, Ketel Marte made his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners.
On November 23, 2016, Ketel Marte and Taijuan Walker were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger, and Zac Curtis.
In 2016, Ketel Marte was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the offseason.
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.
In 2019, Ketel Marte was named the starting second baseman for the All-Star Game.
In 2019, Ketel Marte was named the starting second baseman for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
On March 29, 2022, Ketel Marte signed a five-year, $76 million contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
In 2023, Ketel Marte won the NLCS MVP award as the Arizona Diamondbacks secured their first pennant since 2001.
In 2023, Ketel Marte won the NLCS MVP, extended his postseason hitting streak to an MLB record 20 games, and reached the World Series.
In 2024, Ketel Marte was named the starting second baseman for the All-Star Game for the second time in his career.
On April 2, 2025, the Diamondbacks signed Ketel Marte to a six-year contract extension worth $116.5 million guaranteed.
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