History of Ketel Marte in Timeline

Ketel Marte is a Dominican professional baseball player, currently a second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. He debuted in the MLB with the Seattle Mariners in 2015 before being traded to Arizona. Marte has been selected as an All-Star multiple times, earning starting second baseman honors in 2019, 2024 and 2025. Notably, he was named the NLCS MVP in 2023, contributing significantly to the Diamondbacks winning their first pennant since 2001.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 12, 1993: Ketel Marte born

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

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2001: Diamondbacks' Pennant

In 2023, Ketel Marte won the NLCS MVP award en route to Arizona's first pennant since 2001.

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

2012: Played with Everett AquaSox and Clinton LumberKings

In 2012, 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, 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 40-man roster.

July 31, 2015: Promoted to Major Leagues

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

2015: MLB Debut with the Mariners

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

November 23, 2016: Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 23, 2016, the Mariners traded Marte and Taijuan Walker to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2016: Traded to Diamondbacks

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

2016: Starting Shortstop and Struggles

In 2016, Marte was named the team's starting shortstop, but struggled with batting and injuries, resulting in stints on the disabled list.

2017: MLB Debut with Diamondbacks and Wild Card Game

In 2017, Marte was promoted to the major leagues by the Diamondbacks. During the 2017 National League Wild Card Game, he hit two triples.

2018: Moved to Second Base and Led MLB in Triples

In 2018, Marte was moved to second base and led all of MLB in triples with 12.

2019: All-Star Game Selection

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

April 8, 2021: Injured List Placement

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

March 29, 2022: Contract Extension with Diamondbacks

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

2023: Won NLCS MVP

In 2023, Ketel Marte won the NLCS MVP award en route to the Arizona Diamondbacks' first pennant since 2001.

2023: Postseason Hitting Streak and NLCS MVP

In 2023, Marte had a 16-game postseason hitting streak, won the NLCS MVP, and reached the World Series. He finished the series batting .387 and was awarded the 2023 NLCS MVP. Marte ended his streak in Game 5 of the series, the longest hit streak in postseason history at 20 games, passing Manny Ramirez, Derek Jeter, and Hank Bauer, who all had 17-game streaks. Marte was the last out of the 2023 World Series, striking out looking against Rangers reliever Josh Sborz to clinch the series for the Rangers.