Noelvi Marte

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
Marte with the Dayton Dragons in 2022
Cincinnati Reds – No. 16
Shortstop / Third baseman
Born: (2001-10-16) October 16, 2001 (age 23) 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
Cincinnati Reds (2023–present)

Career

Seattle Mariners

Marte 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

On 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

1. Johns, Greg (July 2, 2018). "Mariners to sign shortstop Noelvi Marte". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
2. 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.
3. Sanchez, Jesse (August 30, 2019). "Mariners prospect Noelvi Marte on rise". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
4. "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.
5. Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
6. Gilberto, Gerard (December 23, 2021). "Marte, Williamson following the road to Seattle". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
7. Casella, Paul (July 30, 2022). "Mariners acquire Castillo, top pitcher on market". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
8. "De La Cruz, Marte among 6 added to Reds' 40-man spot". mlb.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
9. "Reds' Noelvi Marte: Optioned to Double-A". cbssports.com. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
10. "Cincinnati Reds' Top Prospect Now One Step Closer to the Major Leagues". Fastball. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
11. "Reds Promote Noelvi Marte". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
12. "Reds Activate Noelvi Marté". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)