Local hero: Ketel Marte to start for NL in 2025 MLB All-Star game, cementing place among D-Backs Legends

The D-Backs fans truly rallied around Marte by voting him as a starter. Ketel Marte will be in the thick of the action, batting third in a lineup that blends speed, power, and superstar pedigree. Marte will be hitting behind Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, though in front of Ohtani’s teammate, Freddie Freeman. That’s rare air, and a massive sign of respect from Arizona fans and MLB fans around the league.

Ketel Marte’s All-Star season:

On the season so far, Marte has a .290 batting average with 19 homers, 40 RBIs, and a .961 OPS. His ability to switch-hit and handle any pitch in any count has made him one of the most reliable hitters in the game, and a perfect fit in this loaded National League order. Marte is getting the recognition he deserves, and his start in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game will be a victory for himself, the D-Backs, and every fan who voted for him.

The Snakes are used to having stars in the limelight. Marte is now a three-time All-Star and joins Paul Goldschmidt as he becomes a two-time starter for this Diamondbacks franchise. Marte will also be joined by teammates Corbin Carroll and Eugenio Suárez, as they were selected as All-Star reserves. Eugenio Suárez has soared this season with 31 home runs, while Carroll has been a source of stability for Arizona with 21 home runs and 47 RBIs.

All eyes from every fan who voted will be on Ketel Marte as he finds himself at the heart of it all, starting at shortstop and batting third on a team full of superstars. Marte could be a pivotal piece of the puzzle as he looks to help deliver the National League a win on Tuesday night at Truist Park.