Starling Marte: A Dominican Professional Baseball Outfielder

Early Life and Career

WEB Starling Javier Marte was born on October 9, 1988, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

He stands 6'1" (185cm) tall and weighs 195lbs (88kg).

Marte began his professional baseball career in 2007 when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.

MLB Career

Pittsburgh Pirates (2012-2015)

Marte made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 2012 and quickly established himself as a valuable player.

He was named to the National League All-Star team in 2013 and 2014.

Miami Marlins (2015-2019)

In 2015, Marte was traded to the Miami Marlins.

He continued to perform well in Miami, earning another All-Star selection in 2016.

Arizona Diamondbacks (2020)

Marte signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2020.

He played in 61 games for the Diamondbacks, batting .311 with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs.

New York Mets (2021-Present)

Marte signed a four-year contract with the New York Mets in 2021.

He has been a key contributor to the Mets' success in recent years, helping the team reach the playoffs in 2022.

Personal Life

Marte is married to Noelia Brazoban.

The couple has two children together.

Marte is known for his charitable work in his hometown of Santo Domingo.