Noelvi Marte
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| Noelvi Marte | |
|---|---|
 Marte with the Cincinnati Reds in 2025 | |
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 4 | |
| Third baseman / Outfielder | |
| Born: (2001-10-16) October 16, 2001 (age 24) Cotuí, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 19, 2023, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through April 12, 2026) | |
| Batting average | .249 |
| Home runs | 21 |
| Runs batted in | 84 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Noelvi Marte (born October 16, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
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
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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, 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] In 66 total appearances for the Reds, Marte slashed .210/.248/.301 with four home runs, 18 RBI, and nine stolen bases. Following the 2024 season, Marte played winter league baseball for the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Professional Baseball League.[13]
Marte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville to begin the 2025 season.[14] On April 20, 2025, Marte hit his first career grand slam off Jorge Mateo of the Baltimore Orioles in a 24-2 blowout win.[15]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (August 19, 2023). "Reds Promote Noelvi Marte". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (June 27, 2024). "Reds Activate Noelvi Marté". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ↑ Gray, Doug (November 15, 2024). "Reds infielder Noelvi Marte homers in the Dominican on Thursday". Redleg Nation. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (March 10, 2025). "Reds Option Noelvi Marté". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Noelvi Marte hits grand slam, drives in 7 as Reds embarrass Orioles 24-2". pennlive. Associated Press. April 20, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
