Early Verdict
Additionally, Marte's 10 home runs are on par with Nolan Gorman of the Cardinals, leading all second basemen, with Jose Altuve and Marcus Semien close behind at nine each. His 13 doubles also rank him second, tied with four other second basemen.
His .475 slugging percentage is second only to Westburg's .508.
On the defensive side, Marte has excelled, with his eight Defensive Runs Saved tying him for third among second basemen, a category led by AL's Marcus Semien. His five Outs Above Average also ties him for third. Despite the Diamondbacks' offensive challenges, Marte's exceptional performance should not be overlooked.
With the 2024 All-Star roster voting approaching, justice would see Ketel Marte starting for the National League if merit prevails.
This post by Renee Dechert appeared first on Just Baseball.
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