Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Starling Marte

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

Starling Marte is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the New York Mets. He debuted in MLB in 2012 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has also played for the Diamondbacks, Marlins, and Athletics. A two-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner, Marte is known for his speed and defensive abilities. In 2021, he led MLB in stolen bases with 47. Currently, he holds the active lead in both stolen bases (354) and triples (55) among all MLB players.

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2007: Signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2007, Starling Marte signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and primarily played as a center fielder during his time in the minor leagues.

2010: Played for Bradenton Marauders

In 2010, Starling Marte played 60 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Class-A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders, achieving a batting average of .315, hitting 16 doubles and five triples, and stealing 22 bases.

November 18, 2011: Added to Pirates 40-man Roster

On November 18, 2011, Starling Marte was added to the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster.

July 26, 2012: MLB Promotion and Home Run on First Pitch

On July 26, 2012, Starling Marte was promoted to the major leagues by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Indianapolis Indians and became the first graduate of the Pirates' Latin American complex to reach the major leagues. He hit a home run on the first pitch of his major league career against the Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel.

2012: MLB Debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2012, Starling Marte made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

June 25, 2013: First Multi-Home Run Game

On June 25, 2013, Starling Marte hit two home runs off of Jeff Locke in a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners, marking the first multi-home run game of his career.

March 28, 2014: Signed 6-Year Deal with Pirates

On March 28, 2014, Starling Marte and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a 6-year, $31 million deal.

2017: Played 77 Games

In 2017, Starling Marte played in 77 games, batting .275/.333/.379 with 7 home runs, 31 RBI, and 21 stolen bases.

2018: Played in 145 Games

In 2018, Starling Marte played in 145 games, batting .277/.327/.460 with 20 home runs, 72 RBI, and 33 stolen bases.

July 13, 2019: Hit 100th Career Home Run

On July 13, 2019, in a game against the Chicago Cubs, Starling Marte hit the 99th and 100th home runs of his career, two solo shots off of Jon Lester and Randy Rosario.

January 27, 2020: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 27, 2020, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Starling Marte and cash considerations to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Liover Peguero, Brennan Malone, and international bonus pool signing money.

August 31, 2020: Traded to Miami Marlins

On August 31, 2020, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded Starling Marte to the Miami Marlins for Caleb Smith, Humberto Mejía, and Julio Frias.

July 28, 2021: Traded to Oakland Athletics

On July 28, 2021, the Miami Marlins traded Starling Marte, along with cash considerations, to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Jesús Luzardo.

November 30, 2021: Signed with New York Mets

On November 30, 2021, Starling Marte signed a four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets.

2024: Home Run, 1,500th Hit, and 150th Home Run

In 2024, Starling Marte hit the first home run of the Mets' season on Opening Day, recorded the 1,500th hit of his career on April 6, and hit his 150th career home run on April 17. He missed two months due to a bone bruise in his right knee, returning to the team on August 18.

2024: Key Hits in Postseason

In the 2024 MLB postseason, Starling Marte had a two-out RBI single in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series to clinch the series win. In Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, he had four hits and three RBI.

April 23, 2025: Walk-Off Single

On April 23, 2025, Starling Marte hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, securing the Mets' second perfect seven-game home stand in franchise history.