Starling Marte's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Starling Marte. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Starling Marte is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder, currently a free agent, known for his speed and defensive skills. He debuted in MLB in 2012 and has played for several teams including the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Athletics, and Mets. A two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Marte led the major leagues in stolen bases in 2021. He is the active MLB leader in both stolen bases and triples.

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1922: First Pirate to Homer on First Pitch Since Walter Mueller

In 1922, Walter Mueller was the previous Pirate to homer on the first pitch of his major league career until Starling Marte achieved the feat on July 26, 2012.

1961: First Pirate to Homer in First At-Bat Since Don Leppert

In 1961, Don Leppert was the previous Pirate to homer in his first at-bat until Starling Marte achieved the feat on July 26, 2012.

August 15, 2011: Named Eastern League 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.

February 2012: Ranked on Top 100 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.

June 25, 2013: First Multi-Home Run Game

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

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.

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.

2017: First Marlins Player Since 2017

In 2021, Starling Marte was named NL Player of the Week for June 7–13, the first Marlins player since 2017.

July 13, 2019: Hit 99th and 100th Career Home Runs

On July 13, 2019, Starling Marte hit the 99th and 100th home runs of his career in a game against the Chicago Cubs. He became the second player in Pirates history to hit 100 home runs and steal 200 bases.

2021: Led Major Leagues in Stolen Bases

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

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.

2024: Opening Day Home Run and Milestones

In 2024, Starling Marte hit the first home run of the Mets' season on Opening Day. He also recorded his 1,500th career hit and 150th career home run during the season.