Starling Marte, baseball player, 163 home runs, 2012

Starling Marte

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Born: 10/9/1988 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Starling Javier Marte

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Biography

Starling Marte is a professional baseball player born in 1988, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on July 26, 2012. Known for his exceptional speed and all-around hitting ability, he plays as a position player and has established himself as a dynamic force on the field. Over the course of his career, Marte has participated in 1,432 games, accumulating 1,560 hits, 154 home runs, and 633 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .286. His ability to steal bases is particularly noteworthy; he has swiped 354 bags, showcasing his prowess in both offense and baserunning. Marte's contributions to the game have earned him two All-Star selections, cementing his status as one of the premier players of his generation. Playing during a highly competitive era of baseball, he continues to be a significant player in the league, often recognized for his speed and defensive skills in the outfield. As an active player, Marte remains a key figure in his team's lineup and an influential presence in the game, inspiring younger players with his dedication and performance.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1538 5774 878 1644 293 55 163 667 361 342 1274 0.285 0.341 0.439 0.780 8773.2

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 PIT NL 47 167 18 43 3 6 5 17 12 8 50 0.257 .254 (+1%) .318 (-6%) .405 (+8%) .724 (+2%) -13.0
2013 PIT NL 135 510 83 143 26 10 12 35 41 25 138 0.280 .253 (+11%) .317 (+8%) .396 (+11%) .714 (+10%) 996.6
2014 PIT NL 135 495 73 144 29 6 13 56 30 33 131 0.291 .251 (+16%) .313 (+13%) .386 (+17%) .700 (+15%) 1542.8
2015 PIT NL 153 579 84 166 30 2 19 81 30 27 123 0.287 .254 (+13%) .316 (+6%) .404 (+10%) .721 (+8%) 965.1
2016 PIT NL 129 489 71 152 34 5 9 46 47 23 104 0.311 .255 (+22%) .321 (+12%) .417 (+9%) .738 (+11%) 1087.2
2017 PIT NL 77 309 48 85 7 2 7 31 21 20 63 0.275 .254 (+8%) .324 (+3%) .425 (-11%) .750 (-5%) -236.0
2018 PIT NL 145 559 81 155 32 5 20 72 33 35 109 0.277 .247 (+12%) .318 (+3%) .409 (+12%) .727 (+8%) 823.4
2019 PIT NL 132 539 97 159 31 6 23 82 25 25 94 0.295 .252 (+17%) .322 (+6%) .434 (+16%) .757 (+12%) 1199.3
2020 AZ NL 33 122 23 38 8 1 2 14 5 10 19 0.311 .244 (+27%) .321 (+19%) .417 (+6%) .739 (+12%) 280.8
2020 MIA NL 28 106 13 26 6 0 4 13 5 2 22 0.245 .244 (avg) .321 (-11%) .417 (-1%) .739 (-5%) 280.8
2021 MIA NL 64 233 52 71 11 1 7 25 22 32 57 0.305 .243 (+25%) .317 (+28%) .410 (+10%) .727 (+18%) 905.1
2021 OAK AL 56 234 37 74 16 2 5 30 25 11 42 0.316 .243 (+30%) .317 (+13%) .410 (+13%) .727 (+13%) 905.1
2022 NYN NL 118 466 76 136 24 5 16 63 18 26 97 0.292 .242 (+20%) .311 (+11%) .394 (+18%) .706 (+15%) 1337.7
2023 NYN NL 86 315 38 78 7 1 5 28 24 16 69 0.248 .248 (avg) .320 (-6%) .414 (-22%) .734 (-15%) -814.7
2024 NYN NL 94 335 46 90 13 3 7 40 16 27 81 0.269 .243 (+10%) .312 (+5%) .399 (-3%) .711 (+1%) 51.8
2025 NYN NL 98 293 37 79 14 0 9 34 7 22 68 0.270 .245 (+10%) .314 (+7%) .403 (+1%) .718 (+4%) 229.3
2026 KC AL 8 23 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.217 — — — — 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 95 7 21 6 0 1 10 5 19 0.221

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLCS NYN 6 27 2 9 4 0 0 4 0 5 0.333
2024 NLDS1 NYN 4 11 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 5 0.091
2024 NLWC1 NYN 3 9 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 0.333
2022 NLWC1 NYN 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167
2020 NLWC3 MIA 1 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2015 NLWC PIT 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2014 NLWC PIT 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250
2013 NLDS1 PIT 5 19 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 5 0.053
2013 NLWC PIT 1 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1404 1348 2541 107 39 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 PIT OF 45 39 66 3 3 0
2013 PIT OF 130 119 193 6 7 0
2014 PIT OF 131 123 178 4 6 0
2015 PIT OF 151 143 205 16 2 1
2016 PIT OF 123 120 196 17 4 2
2017 PIT OF 76 75 157 8 1 0
2018 PIT OF 139 137 338 11 3 3
2019 PIT OF 130 128 297 8 5 2
2020 ARI OF 33 33 71 2 0 0
2020 MIA OF 28 27 52 1 1 0
2021 MIA OF 64 63 133 6 2 3
2021 OAK OF 56 55 147 2 1 0
2022 NYN OF 116 116 209 9 1 1
2023 NYN OF 85 82 155 7 1 1
2024 NYN OF 85 80 138 6 2 2
2025 NYN OF 12 8 6 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 602
Center Field 556
Right Field 288
Designated Hitter 87

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-06-12
2016 Gold Glove OF
2016 TSN All-Star OF
2015 Gold Glove LF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $3,333,333
2015 PIT NL $1,333,333
2014 PIT NL $500,000
2013 PIT NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $5,666,666

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 1.0 420 0