Ketel Marte

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Arizona Diamondbacks · Second Base

Age 326' 0" · 210 lbsBats Switch

#121 Current#31 Preseason#54 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

As Arizona's everyday second baseman, Marte remains a reliable source of batting average and run-scoring potential in the heart of the Diamondbacks' lineup, making him a well-rounded contributor across multiple categories rather than someone who dominates any single area. The main risk with Marte is durability—he's dealt with various injuries throughout his career—but when healthy he's a solid mid-tier option who punches above his draft position. If you're building a balanced fantasy team and want a steady producer at a traditionally shallow position, he offers decent value without requiring a premium pick.

News Updates

Marte returns from absence
Ketel Marte returned to action for the Diamondbacks after a recent absence, going 1-for-3 with a walk in Monday's game against the Phillies. Marte opened up about his absence and planned to address his teammates upon his return. His availability represents an important boost to Arizona's lineup down the stretch.
Sep 1, 2026
Ketel Marte set to return to Diamondbacks on Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is expected to rejoin the team Monday after his notable absence from a scheduled game at Fenway Park on August 17. The club will finally close out the Marte saga and reintegrate the star infielder into their playoff rotation.
Aug 31, 2026
Ketel Marte Rehabilitating Knee Injury at D-backs Facility
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury, currently throwing and performing upper-body conditioning work at the team's training facility. The injury has sidelined him from game action, but the throwing activity indicates he is moving through rehabilitation stages. Fantasy owners should monitor his status closely for a potential return timeline.
Aug 23, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2015	Seattle Mariners	57	247	219	.283	2	17	25	8	43	.351	.402	.753
2016	Seattle Mariners	119	466	437	.259	1	33	55	11	84	.287	.323	.610
2017	Arizona Diamondbacks	73	255	223	.260	5	18	30	3	37	.345	.395	.740
2018	Arizona Diamondbacks	153	580	520	.260	14	59	68	6	79	.332	.437	.769
2019	Arizona Diamondbacks	144	628	569	.329	32	92	97	10	86	.389	.592	.981
2020	Arizona Diamondbacks	45	195	181	.287	2	17	19	1	21	.323	.409	.732
2021	Arizona Diamondbacks	90	374	340	.318	14	50	52	2	60	.377	.532	.909
2022	Arizona Diamondbacks	137	558	492	.240	12	52	68	5	101	.321	.407	.728
2023	Arizona Diamondbacks	150	650	569	.276	25	82	94	8	109	.358	.485	.843
2024	Arizona Diamondbacks	136	583	504	.292	36	95	93	7	106	.372	.560	.932
2025	Arizona Diamondbacks	126	556	480	.283	28	72	87	4	83	.376	.517	.893
2026	Arizona Diamondbacks	126	556	499	.251	22	70	69	4	81	.318	.443	.761
Career	Totals	1356	5648	5033	.278	193	657	757	69	890	.348	.470	.818

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2011	DSL Mariners	62	252	220	.259	2	22	44	16	35	.341	.336	.677
2012	2 teams▼	69	286	265	.249	0	24	39	15	38	.287	.279	.566
2013	2 teams▼	117	498	464	.297	1	39	79	20	50	.324	.366	.690
2014	2 teams▼	128	562	523	.304	4	55	79	29	78	.335	.411	.746
2015	3 teams▼	68	298	271	.321	3	29	43	20	32	.366	.417	.783
2016	2 teams▼	9	38	34	.235	1	3	6	2	1	.289	.412	.701
2017	Reno Aces	70	338	311	.338	6	41	62	7	34	.391	.514	.905
2021	2 teams▼	5	17	15	.133	0	2	2	0	6	.235	.133	.368
Career	Totals	528	2289	2103	.296	17	215	354	109	274	.338	.391	.729

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.2 mph

Max EV116.9 mph

Launch Angle14.1°

Barrel %9.7%

K %14.6%

Hard Hit %42.4%

Sprint Speed26.6 ft/s

Bat Speed74.9 mph

Whiff %20.4%

Chase %31.9%

xBA0.276

xSLG0.460

xwOBA0.348

GB%41.4%

FB%27.9%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2015

Seattle Mariners

247

219

.283

.351

.402

.753

2016

Seattle Mariners

119

466

437

.259

.287

.323

.610

2017

Arizona Diamondbacks

255

223

.260

.345

.395

.740

2018

Arizona Diamondbacks

153

580

520

.260

.332

.437

.769

2019

Arizona Diamondbacks

144

628

569

.329

.389

.592

.981

2020

Arizona Diamondbacks

195

181

.287

.323

.409

.732

2021

Arizona Diamondbacks

374

340

.318

.377

.532

.909

2022

Arizona Diamondbacks

137

558

492

.240

101

.321

.407

.728

2023

Arizona Diamondbacks

150

650

569

.276

109

.358

.485

.843

2024

Arizona Diamondbacks

136

583

504

.292

106

.372

.560

.932

2025

Arizona Diamondbacks

126

556

480

.283

.376

.517

.893

2026

Arizona Diamondbacks

126

556

499

.251

.318

.443

.761

Career

Totals

1356

5648

5033

.278

193

657

757

890

.348

.470

.818

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2011

DSL Mariners

252

220

.259

.341

.336

.677

2012

2 teams▼

286

265

.249

.287

.279

.566

2013

2 teams▼

117

498

464

.297

.324

.366

.690

2014

2 teams▼

128

562

523

.304

.335

.411

.746

2015

3 teams▼

298

271

.321

.366

.417

.783

2016

2 teams▼

.235

.289

.412

.701

2017

Reno Aces

338

311

.338

.391

.514

.905

2021

2 teams▼

.133

.235

.133

.368

Career

Totals

528

2289

2103

.296

215

354

109

274

.338

.391

.729