Ketel Marte, baseball player, 175 home runs, 2015

Ketel Marte

Active Player

Born: 10/12/1993 in Nizao, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2015-07-31

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ketel Ricardo Marte

Biography

Ketel Marte, born in 1993, is an accomplished position player in Major League Baseball who continues to make an impact on the game since his debut in 2015. Currently active, Marte has played in 1,104 games, accumulating 1,137 hits and showcasing his solid batting skills with a career batting average of .280. Known for his versatility, he has demonstrated power at the plate with 143 home runs and has driven in 515 runs throughout his career. Additionally, his speed on the bases is evident with 61 stolen bases, making him a dual threat as both a hitter and base runner. Marte has earned recognition for his performance, being selected as an All-Star twice and receiving the NLCS MVP award, which highlights his ability to excel in high-pressure situations. His playing style reflects the modern era of baseball, blending contact hitting with power and speed. As he continues his career, Marte remains a significant figure in the league, contributing to his team's success and captivating fans with his dynamic play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1251 4617 702 1291 272 43 175 596 65 478 826 0.280 0.350 0.471 0.821 11656.2

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 90 10 31 7 3 3 13 6 23 0.344

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLCS ARI 7 31 2 12 4 1 0 3 1 10 0.387
2023 NLDS2 ARI 3 14 3 5 1 0 1 1 0 3 0.357
2023 NLWC1 ARI 2 8 1 2 0 0 1 3 1 3 0.250
2023 WS ARI 5 20 0 5 2 0 0 4 4 2 0.250
2017 NLDS1 ARI 3 12 3 4 0 0 1 1 0 3 0.333
2017 NLWC ARI 1 5 1 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 0.600

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 735 645 1119 1645 38 406
3B 3 2 1 0 0 0
OF 175 161 326 4 3 0
SS 277 256 304 732 43 162

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 735
Third Base 3
Shortstop 277
Center Field 174
Designated Hitter 88

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SEA AL $515,400
Total Career Earnings $515,400

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 2.0 420 0
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 229.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 198.0 420 0