PHOENIX – Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is headed to the All-Star Game as a National League starter, and this time, he’s doing more than just showing up. He’ll be batting third in a lineup that includes Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman.
Jul 3, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) during the fourth inning during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
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.
Jun 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona D-Backs designated hitter Marte (4) runs off a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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 him, the Diamondbacks, and every fan who voted for him.
Ketel Marte batting 3rd in the NL All-Stars lineup is telling…he’s one of the most polished hitters in the game! 19 HR, .961 OPS across 252 ABs. Dave Roberts respect.
— Sam Fosberg (@discussbaseball) July 14, 2025
The Snakes are used to having stars in the limelight. Marte is now a three-time All-Star, and he joins Paul Goldschmidt as a two-time starter for the 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.
The NL’s #AllStarGame starting lineup (Tuesday, 8 pm ET on @MLBONFOX):
Shohei Ohtani, DH
Ronald Acuña Jr., LF
Ketel Marte, 2B
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Manny Machado, 3B
Will Smith, C
Kyle Tucker, RF
Francisco Lindor, SS
Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
Paul Skenes, P— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2025
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.
Jul 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs second baseman Marte (4) salutes the crowd after being named a starter for the All Star Game in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
