Noelvi Marte (born October 16, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
| Noelvi Marte | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Marte with the Dayton Dragons in 2022 | |
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 16 | |
| Shortstop / Third baseman | |
| Born: October 16, 2001 Cotuí, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 19, 2023, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .245 |
| Home runs | 7 |
| Runs batted in | 33 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editSeattle Mariners
editMarte signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent on July 2, 2018.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Mariners in 2019.[2] In 65 games, he hit .309/.371/.511 with nine home runs and 54 runs batted in (RBI).[3][4]
Marte did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He split the 2021 season between the Modesto Nuts and the Everett AquaSox, slashing .273/.366/.459 with 17 home runs, 71 RBI, 28 doubles and 24 stolen bases.[6]
Cincinnati Reds
editOn July 29, 2022, the Mariners traded Marte, Edwin Arroyo, Andrew Moore, and Levi Stoudt to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Luis Castillo.[7] The Reds subsequently assigned Marte to the High–A Dayton Dragons. On November 15, 2022, the Reds added Marte to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8]
Marte was optioned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts to begin the 2023 season.[9] He played in 50 games for Chattanooga, hitting .281/.356/.464 with 8 home runs, 25 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. On June 26, 2023, Marte was promoted to the Triple–A Louisville Bats.[10] On August 19, Marte was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] In 35 games during his rookie campaign, he batted .316/.366/.456 with three home runs, 15 RBI, and six stolen bases.
On March 8, 2024, it was announced that Marte received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance enhancing substance. He was activated from his suspension on June 27.[12]
References
edit- ^ Johns, Greg (July 2, 2018). "Mariners to sign shortstop Noelvi Marte". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ Brock, Corey (August 8, 2019). "'He's got a chance to become a monster': Mariners prospect Noelvi Marte hopes to make the leap". The Athletic. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Sanchez, Jesse (August 30, 2019). "Mariners prospect Noelvi Marte on rise". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "The Promise of Noelvi Marte: How an 18-year-old Dominican Prospect's Vow to His Father Pushed Him Toward Greatness | by MarinersPR | From the Corner of Edgar & Dave". Marinersblog.mlblogs.com. July 2, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Gilberto, Gerard (December 23, 2021). "Marte, Williamson following the road to Seattle". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Casella, Paul (July 30, 2022). "Mariners acquire Castillo, top pitcher on market". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "De La Cruz, Marte among 6 added to Reds' 40-man spot". mlb.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ "Reds' Noelvi Marte: Optioned to Double-A". cbssports.com. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds' Top Prospect Now One Step Closer to the Major Leagues". Fastball. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Reds Promote Noelvi Marte". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Reds Activate Noelvi Marté". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)