Ketel Marte
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About
Professional shortstop who made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners during the 2015 season. In 2017, he joined the Arizona Diamondbacks. He won the NLCS MVP in 2023.
Before Fame
He was signed by the Mariners as an international free agent in 2010, and he made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Mariners in 2011.
Trivia
He spent time with the Double-A Jackson Generals and Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. His baseball fame has led him to garner over 270,000 Instagram followers.
Family Life
He was born in Nizao, Peravia, Dominican Republic. His mother's name is Elpidia Valdez.
Associated With
He became a teammate of star pitcher Felix Hernandez upon joining the Mariners.