AB | 63 |
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AVG | .254 |
OBP | .329 |
SLG | .381 |
HR | 1 |
- Full name Noelvi Marte
- Born 10/16/2001 in Cotui, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 216 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
Track Record: Marte was considered one of the best prospects in the 2018 international class and signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million. After a strong 2019 season in the Dominican Summer League, the coronavirus pandemic meant Marte's first U.S. action came at the alternate training site in 2020 against mostly big leaguers. It was a tough transition, but it helped him when he went to Low-A in 2021. He struggled in the first half of the 2022 season and came into July hitting under .240. But a strong second half came during a time when he was traded to the Reds in the Luis Castillo deal. Marte went to the Arizona Fall League to work on playing third base.
Scouting Report: When Marte signed, he had a narrow base and a big leg kick. Now he hits from a much simpler, wider stance with a compact swing and toned-down mechanics. Marte combines big power potential with excellent bat-to-ball skills. When he's locked in, he's powerful enough to drive the ball up the middle for damage. He doesn't always make the best swing decisions, and pitchers in 2022 found they could frustrate him with a breaking ball-heavy approach. He also rolls over too many down-and-away breaking balls. Marte rarely misses hittable pitches in the strike zone. His top-end exit velocities are near the top of the scale, but he doesn't barrel the ball often enough. Defensively, Marte's move to third base in the Arizona Fall League likely foreshadows his future home. He has a thickening lower half and chest, and his short-range quickness is below-average. He has an average arm, but needs to improve his throwing accuracy. Marte is an above-average runner now, but projects to slow down.
The Future: Marte's combination of power and contact ability gives him a high ceiling, but he's going to have to stay on top of his conditioning to reach his potential. He's ready for Double-A Chattanooga.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 65. Run: 50. Fielding: 45. Arm: 50 -
Track Record: Marte set himself apart with his athleticism, tools and performance as an amateur and signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million in 2018. He lived up to his pedigree with a standout debut in the Dominican Summer League and was invited to the Mariners alternate training site in 2020, where he understandably struggled as the youngest player in camp. Marte made his full-season debut in 2021 and finished among the league leaders in hits, runs, doubles, home runs, walks, RBIs and stolen bases at Low-A Modesto, earning a late promotion to High-A Everett.
Scouting Report: A skinny, projectable teenager when he signed, Marte has grown into a broad-shouldered, physical specimen with explosive power. He generates borderline plus-plus power out of a smooth, easy swing and hits rockets that leave any part of the stadium. He uses his lower half well and has a mechanically sound swing that allows him to project as an above-average hitter who gets to his power in games. Marte occasionally gives away at-bats and gets out of his approach, but at his best he recognizes pitches, stays in the strike zone and adjusts quickly. Marte moves well for his size on the basepaths and is a good athlete at shortstop with twitchy actions, a quick first step and soft hands. He has above-average arm strength but is often careless with his footwork and arm slot, leading to frequent throwing errors.
The Future: Marte has the potential to be a power-hitting, all-star shortstop if he cleans up his defense. Even if he moves to third base, he still projects to be a middle-of-the-order cornerstone.
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Hitting: 60. Power: 55. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
TRACK RECORD: Marte signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million in 2018 and ranked as the Dominican Summer League’s top prospect the following year after making his pro debut. He led the DSL with 134 total bases. Marte was poised to jump to the U.S. in 2020, but instead he spent the summer as one of the youngest players at the Mariners’ alternate training site. He finished the year at instructional league in Arizona.
SCOUTING REPORT: Marte is extremely young but has a chance to be a special player at a premium position. His hands, bat speed and feel for the barrel allow him to make contact against all different pitch types and hit with power to all fields. He projects to be a plus hitter with above-average power in the middle of the order. Marte has added muscle to his frame and is just an average runner, and he may slow down more if he keeps growing. Scouts are split on whether Marte can stay at shortstop. His range is a little short, but he has the actions and IQ to handle the position as long as he doesn’t grow too much more. His plus arm is accurate and he can make throws on the move.
THE FUTURE: If Marte does eventually move to third base, he has more than enough bat to profile as a potential all-star. He should open the 2021 season in full-season ball. -
TRACK RECORD: Marte signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million during the 2018 international signing period and made his pro debut in 2019 with an outstanding season in the Dominican Summer League. He batted .309/.371/.511, led the league with 54 RBIs and 134 total bases, finished second with 31 extra-base hits and, significantly, stayed strong late with a 1.041 OPS in August.
SCOUTING REPORT: Marte is a five-tool athlete with plenty of upside. He has an advanced approach at the plate and uses a compact stroke with whippy bat speed and makes good swing decisions. An intriguing power-speed threat, Marte stole 19 bases in addition to hitting seven home runs in his pro debut. A plus-plus runner when he signed, Marte is now more of a plus runner and closer to 200 pounds after filling out. After having some throwing issues early in the season, Marte's shortstop defense improved thanks to a throwing program that boosted both his arm strength and accuracy. Concerns he would eventually move to the outfield have been lessened, but whether he remains at shortstop or slides to third base will be determined as his body continues to grow.
THE FUTURE: Marte is following in the footsteps of Julio Rodriguez as another potential impact Dominican signee. He will make his U.S. debut in 2020. -
Track Record: Marte was one of top infield prospects in the 2018 international signing class, with the Mariners signing the Dominican Republic native for $1.55 million. While he has yet to make his pro debut, Marte participated in programs at the Mariners' complex in Peoria, Ariz., in the fall.
Scouting Report: Marte was more than just a player groomed to stand out in showcases. He also showed the ability to perform in game situations. He has intriguing power-speed potential, with an advanced approach at the plate, good strike-zone awareness and plenty of raw power from a compact stroke with whippy bat speed. While he's got a strong build, Marte is light on his feet. He's a plus-plus runner, a tick better than he was when he signed because of added strength. He's got plenty of work to do to be able to stay at shortstop, including improving his footwork and arm accuracy. Marte's future position will likely be determined by how much he grows as the body matures.
The Future: Like Julio Rodriguez before him, Marte will begin his pro career in the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and may spend the whole summer there before making his U.S. debut in 2020.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Marte struggled with consistency during an up-and-down season, but he was an offensive force at his best. He finished tied for third in the league with 17 home runs and also ranked in the top 10 in hits, runs, doubles, RBIs, walks and stolen bases. Marte destroyed fastballs and generated plus-plus power out of a smooth, easy swing. His power played to all fields and his sound swing mechanics allowed him to project him as a future above-average hitter. “He’s one of those bats where you know when he’s coming up,” Stockton manager Rico Brogna said. “He’s six spots away and you start thinking about when he’s coming up because it’s just an impact bat and he really can hit.” Marte still has work to do on the mental side of the game. The quality of his at-bats often wavered and he tied for a league-worst 29 errors on defense, mostly due to sloppy footwork and poor throwing mechanics. He has the ability to stay at shortstop if he improves his focus.
Top 100 Rankings
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
Track Record: Marte was considered one of the best prospects in the 2018 international class and signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million. After a strong 2019 season in the Dominican Summer League, the coronavirus pandemic meant Marte's first U.S. action came at the alternate training site in 2020 against mostly big leaguers. It was a tough transition, but it helped him when he went to Low-A in 2021. He struggled in the first half of the 2022 season and came into July hitting under .240. But a strong second half came during a time when he was traded to the Reds in the Luis Castillo deal. Marte went to the Arizona Fall League to work on playing third base.
Scouting Report: When Marte signed, he had a narrow base and a big leg kick. Now he hits from a much simpler, wider stance with a compact swing and toned-down mechanics. Marte combines big power potential with excellent bat-to-ball skills. When he's locked in, he's powerful enough to drive the ball up the middle for damage. He doesn't always make the best swing decisions, and pitchers in 2022 found they could frustrate him with a breaking ball-heavy approach. He also rolls over too many down-and-away breaking balls. Marte rarely misses hittable pitches in the strike zone. His top-end exit velocities are near the top of the scale, but he doesn't barrel the ball often enough. Defensively, Marte's move to third base in the Arizona Fall League likely foreshadows his future home. He has a thickening lower half and chest, and his short-range quickness is below-average. He has an average arm, but needs to improve his throwing accuracy. Marte is an above-average runner now, but projects to slow down.
The Future: Marte's combination of power and contact ability gives him a high ceiling, but he's going to have to stay on top of his conditioning to reach his potential. He's ready for Double-A Chattanooga.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 65. Run: 50. Fielding: 45. Arm: 50 -
BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
Track Record: Marte was considered one of the best prospects in the 2018 international class and signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million. After a strong 2019 season in the Dominican Summer League, the coronavirus pandemic meant Marte's first U.S. action came at the alternate training site in 2020 against mostly big leaguers. It was a tough transition, but it helped him when he went to Low-A in 2021. He struggled in the first half of the 2022 season and came into July hitting under .240. But a strong second half came during a time when he was traded to the Reds in the Luis Castillo deal. Marte went to the Arizona Fall League to work on playing third base.
Scouting Report: When Marte signed, he had a narrow base and a big leg kick. Now he hits from a much simpler, wider stance with a compact swing and toned-down mechanics. Marte combines big power potential with excellent bat-to-ball skills. When he's locked in, he's powerful enough to drive the ball up the middle for damage. He doesn't always make the best swing decisions, and pitchers in 2022 found they could frustrate him with a breaking ball-heavy approach. He also rolls over too many down-and-away breaking balls. Marte rarely misses hittable pitches in the strike zone. His top-end exit velocities are near the top of the scale, but he doesn't barrel the ball often enough. Defensively, Marte's move to third base in the Arizona Fall League likely foreshadows his future home. He has a thickening lower half and chest, and his short-range quickness is below-average. He has an average arm, but needs to improve his throwing accuracy. Marte is an above-average runner now, but projects to slow down.
The Future: Marte's combination of power and contact ability gives him a high ceiling, but he's going to have to stay on top of his conditioning to reach his potential. He's ready for Double-A Chattanooga.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 65. Run: 50. Fielding: 45. Arm: 50 -
BA Grade: 55/High
Track Record: Marte set himself apart with his athleticism, tools and performance as an amateur and signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million in 2018. He lived up to his pedigree with a standout debut in the Dominican Summer League and was invited to the Mariners alternate training site in 2020, where he understandably struggled as the youngest player in camp. Marte made his full-season debut in 2021 and finished among the league leaders in hits, runs, doubles, home runs, walks, RBIs and stolen bases at Low-A Modesto, earning a late promotion to High-A Everett.
Scouting Report: A skinny, projectable teenager when he signed, Marte has grown into a broad-shouldered, physical specimen with explosive power. He generates borderline plus-plus power out of a smooth, easy swing and hits rockets that leave any part of the stadium. He uses his lower half well and has a mechanically sound swing that allows him to project as an above-average hitter who gets to his power in games. Marte occasionally gives away at-bats and gets out of his approach, but at his best he recognizes pitches, stays in the strike zone and adjusts quickly. Marte moves well for his size on the basepaths and is a good athlete at shortstop with twitchy actions, a quick first step and soft hands. He has above-average arm strength but is often careless with his footwork and arm slot, leading to frequent throwing errors.
The Future: Marte has the potential to be a power-hitting, all-star shortstop if he cleans up his defense. Even if he moves to third base, he still projects to be a middle-of-the-order cornerstone.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 65. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55. -
Track Record: Marte set himself apart with his athleticism, tools and performance as an amateur and signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million in 2018. He lived up to his pedigree with a standout debut in the Dominican Summer League and was invited to the Mariners alternate training site in 2020, where he understandably struggled as the youngest player in camp. Marte made his full-season debut in 2021 and finished among the league leaders in hits, runs, doubles, home runs, walks, RBIs and stolen bases at Low-A Modesto, earning a late promotion to High-A Everett.
Scouting Report: A skinny, projectable teenager when he signed, Marte has grown into a broad-shouldered, physical specimen with explosive power. He generates borderline plus-plus power out of a smooth, easy swing and hits rockets that leave any part of the stadium. He uses his lower half well and has a mechanically sound swing that allows him to project as an above-average hitter who gets to his power in games. Marte occasionally gives away at-bats and gets out of his approach, but at his best he recognizes pitches, stays in the strike zone and adjusts quickly. Marte moves well for his size on the basepaths and is a good athlete at shortstop with twitchy actions, a quick first step and soft hands. He has above-average arm strength but is often careless with his footwork and arm slot, leading to frequent throwing errors.
The Future: Marte has the potential to be a power-hitting, all-star shortstop if he cleans up his defense. Even if he moves to third base, he still projects to be a middle-of-the-order cornerstone.
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Marte struggled with consistency during an up-and-down season, but he was an offensive force at his best. He finished tied for third in the league with 17 home runs and also ranked in the top 10 in hits, runs, doubles, RBIs, walks and stolen bases. Marte destroyed fastballs and generated plus-plus power out of a smooth, easy swing. His power played to all fields and his sound swing mechanics allowed him to project him as a future above-average hitter. “He’s one of those bats where you know when he’s coming up,” Stockton manager Rico Brogna said. “He’s six spots away and you start thinking about when he’s coming up because it’s just an impact bat and he really can hit.” Marte still has work to do on the mental side of the game. The quality of his at-bats often wavered and he tied for a league-worst 29 errors on defense, mostly due to sloppy footwork and poor throwing mechanics. He has the ability to stay at shortstop if he improves his focus. -
Marte has been arguably the top player in the Low-A West despite being one of the league's youngest players. He has demonstrated enormous power out of a smooth, easy swing, used the whole field and shown just enough defensively to have a chance to stick at shortstop. He has shown the actions, hands and first step for the position but is prone to mental lapses that will need to be cleaned up. -
Hitting: 60. Power: 55. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
TRACK RECORD: Marte signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million in 2018 and ranked as the Dominican Summer League’s top prospect the following year after making his pro debut. He led the DSL with 134 total bases. Marte was poised to jump to the U.S. in 2020, but instead he spent the summer as one of the youngest players at the Mariners’ alternate training site. He finished the year at instructional league in Arizona.
SCOUTING REPORT: Marte is extremely young but has a chance to be a special player at a premium position. His hands, bat speed and feel for the barrel allow him to make contact against all different pitch types and hit with power to all fields. He projects to be a plus hitter with above-average power in the middle of the order. Marte has added muscle to his frame and is just an average runner, and he may slow down more if he keeps growing. Scouts are split on whether Marte can stay at shortstop. His range is a little short, but he has the actions and IQ to handle the position as long as he doesn’t grow too much more. His plus arm is accurate and he can make throws on the move.
THE FUTURE: If Marte does eventually move to third base, he has more than enough bat to profile as a potential all-star. He should open the 2021 season in full-season ball. -
Hitting: 60. Power: 55. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
TRACK RECORD: Marte signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million in 2018 and ranked as the Dominican Summer League’s top prospect the following year after making his pro debut. He led the DSL with 134 total bases. Marte was poised to jump to the U.S. in 2020, but instead he spent the summer as one of the youngest players at the Mariners’ alternate training site. He finished the year at instructional league in Arizona.
SCOUTING REPORT: Marte is extremely young but has a chance to be a special player at a premium position. His hands, bat speed and feel for the barrel allow him to make contact against all different pitch types and hit with power to all fields. He projects to be a plus hitter with above-average power in the middle of the order. Marte has added muscle to his frame and is just an average runner, and he may slow down more if he keeps growing. Scouts are split on whether Marte can stay at shortstop. His range is a little short, but he has the actions and IQ to handle the position as long as he doesn’t grow too much more. His plus arm is accurate and he can make throws on the move.
THE FUTURE: If Marte does eventually move to third base, he has more than enough bat to profile as a potential all-star. He should open the 2021 season in full-season ball. -
TRACK RECORD: Marte signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million during the 2018 international signing period and made his pro debut in 2019 with an outstanding season in the Dominican Summer League. He batted .309/.371/.511, led the league with 54 RBIs and 134 total bases, finished second with 31 extra-base hits and, significantly, stayed strong late with a 1.041 OPS in August.
SCOUTING REPORT: Marte is a five-tool athlete with plenty of upside. He has an advanced approach at the plate and uses a compact stroke with whippy bat speed and makes good swing decisions. An intriguing power-speed threat, Marte stole 19 bases in addition to hitting seven home runs in his pro debut. A plus-plus runner when he signed, Marte is now more of a plus runner and closer to 200 pounds after filling out. After having some throwing issues early in the season, Marte’s shortstop defense improved thanks to a throwing program that boosted both his arm strength and accuracy. Concerns he would eventually move to the outfield have been lessened, but whether he remains at shortstop or slides to third base will be determined as his body continues to grow.
THE FUTURE: Marte is following in the footsteps of Julio Rodriguez as another potential impact Dominican signee. He will make his U.S. debut in 2020. -
TRACK RECORD: Marte signed with the Mariners for $1.55 million during the 2018 international signing period and made his pro debut in 2019 with an outstanding season in the Dominican Summer League. He batted .309/.371/.511, led the league with 54 RBIs and 134 total bases, finished second with 31 extra-base hits and, significantly, stayed strong late with a 1.041 OPS in August.
SCOUTING REPORT: Marte is a five-tool athlete with plenty of upside. He has an advanced approach at the plate and uses a compact stroke with whippy bat speed and makes good swing decisions. An intriguing power-speed threat, Marte stole 19 bases in addition to hitting seven home runs in his pro debut. A plus-plus runner when he signed, Marte is now more of a plus runner and closer to 200 pounds after filling out. After having some throwing issues early in the season, Marte's shortstop defense improved thanks to a throwing program that boosted both his arm strength and accuracy. Concerns he would eventually move to the outfield have been lessened, but whether he remains at shortstop or slides to third base will be determined as his body continues to grow.
THE FUTURE: Marte is following in the footsteps of Julio Rodriguez as another potential impact Dominican signee. He will make his U.S. debut in 2020. -
Track Record: Marte was one of top infield prospects in the 2018 international signing class, with the Mariners signing the Dominican Republic native for $1.55 million. While he has yet to make his pro debut, Marte participated in programs at the Mariners' complex in Peoria, Ariz., in the fall.
Scouting Report: Marte was more than just a player groomed to stand out in showcases. He also showed the ability to perform in game situations. He has intriguing power-speed potential, with an advanced approach at the plate, good strike-zone awareness and plenty of raw power from a compact stroke with whippy bat speed. While he's got a strong build, Marte is light on his feet. He's a plus-plus runner, a tick better than he was when he signed because of added strength. He's got plenty of work to do to be able to stay at shortstop, including improving his footwork and arm accuracy. Marte's future position will likely be determined by how much he grows as the body matures.
The Future: Like Julio Rodriguez before him, Marte will begin his pro career in the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and may spend the whole summer there before making his U.S. debut in 2020.