History of Starling Marte in Timeline

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

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1922: Last Pirate to Homer on First Pitch of MLB Career Before Marte

In 1922, Walter Mueller was the last Pittsburgh Pirate player to homer on the first pitch of his major league career before Starling Marte.

1961: Last Pirate to Homer in First At-Bat Before Marte

In 1961, Don Leppert was the last Pittsburgh Pirate player to homer in his first at-bat before Starling Marte.

October 9, 1988: Starling Marte's Birth

On October 9, 1988, Starling Javier Marte was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder.

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2007: Signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2007, Starling Marte signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a center fielder and played 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 .315 batting average.

August 15, 2011: Named EL Player of the Week

On August 15, 2011, Starling Marte was named the Eastern League's Player of the Week while playing for the Altoona Curve.

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

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

February 2012: Ranked on Top Prospects Lists

In February 2012, Starling Marte was ranked number 73 on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list and number 56 on Baseball Prospectus's Top 101 Prospect list.

July 2, 2012: Named International League Player of the Week

On July 2, 2012, Starling Marte was named the International League Player of the Week while playing for the Indianapolis Indians.

July 26, 2012: MLB Promotion and First Career Home Run

On July 26, 2012, Starling Marte was promoted to the major leagues by the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the first graduate of their Latin American complex to reach the MLB. He hit a home run on the first pitch he faced from Dallas Keuchel of the Houston Astros.

2012: MLB Debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates

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

June 25, 2013: First Multi-Home Run Game

On June 25, 2013, Starling Marte had his first multi-home run game, hitting two home runs against Jeff Locke in a 9–4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

2013: Stolen Base Streak

Since 2013, Starling Marte and Jean Segura were the only two MLB players to have stolen 20 or more bases each season.

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.

2015: Won First Gold Glove Award

In 2015, Starling Marte won his first career Gold Glove Award as the best defensive left fielder in the National League.

2016: Won Second Gold Glove Award

In 2016, Starling Marte won his second career Gold Glove Award.

April 18, 2017: Suspended for Use of Performance-Enhancing Drug

On April 18, 2017, Starling Marte was suspended 80 games without pay for violating the MLB's drug agreement due to the use of Nandrolone, a performance-enhancing drug.

2017: Played 77 Games in 2017

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

2018: Played 145 Games in 2018

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: 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 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 for Liover Peguero, Brennan Malone, and international bonus pool signing money.

May 2020: Death of Noelia Brazoban

In May 2020, Starling Marte's wife, Noelia Brazoban, suffered a heart attack and died while in the hospital awaiting surgery on a broken ankle.

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.

April 20, 2021: Placed on Injured List

On April 20, 2021, Starling Marte was placed on the injured list due to a fractured rib.

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 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.

2021: Led Major Leagues in Stolen Bases

In 2021, Starling Marte led the major leagues with 47 stolen bases.

May 2022: Death of Grandmother

In May 2022, Starling Marte's grandmother, who raised him after his mother's death, passed away.

2022: Selected for All-Star Game

In 2022, after a strong first half of the season, Starling Marte was selected to play in the All-Star Game for the second time in his career.

August 2023: Engagement to Elianny Santana

In August 2023, Starling Marte got engaged to Elianny Santana.

2023: Injuries and Inconsistent Play

In 2023, Starling Marte's injuries persisted after double groin surgery, leading to missed games due to a neck strain and migraines. He finished the season early with another groin injury.

2024: 1,500th career hit and 150th Career Home Run

In 2024, Starling Marte 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 of the season due to a bone bruise in his right knee, returning on August 18.

2024: Game 5 National League Championship Series

In Game 5 of the National League Championship Series in 2024, Starling Marte had the best postseason game of his career, hitting three doubles and driving in 3 RBI on four hits, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 12–6.