Alfredo Marte

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #25 prospect in 2014
  Marte took six years before breaking out with a strong season at Double-A Mobile during the 2011 season, which included an appearance at the Futures Game. Sent down to minor league camp during 2013 spring training, Marte reappeared after injuries struck down outfielders Adam Eaton and Cody Ross, and he wound up making the Opening Day roster. Demoted to Triple-A Reno in mid-May, Marte was hit in the face by a pitch and missed about a month. He had modest success at Triple-A and didn't return to Arizona when rosters expanded in September. He shows flashes of turning the corner but frustrates by never quite putting it all together. He's athletic and has plenty of pull power, but he went deep just seven times in Triple-A after hitting 20 homers with Mobile in 2012. He showed improvement in the outfield and with an average arm is capable of handling right field. Marte profiles best as an extra outfielder with close-to-average tools across the board, but he could earn regular playing time if it all comes together. He appears ticketed for Reno to begin 2014, waiting there for another opportunity.
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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #18 prospect in 2013
  Marte spent six years in the system without getting much recognition as a prospect until he broke out with a strong 2012 season in Double-A, earning him a spot on the World team in the Futures Game. After never hitting more than nine homers in any previous season, he went deep 20 times for Mobile in only 398 at-bats. Marte became more confident at the plate and carried over improvements he made in high Class A in 2011. He's aggressive at the plate and takes a big swing, but he has developed a better feel for hitting and made more solid contact in Double-A. He projects to be more of a gap-to-gap, doubles hitter but should be able to consistently hit 15-20 homers a year. He draws comparisons to Chris Young for his athleticism, and while speed is not expected to be a factor in his game, he's an average runner with average range in the outfield. Marte is better suited to a corner, and his average arm should be enough to handle right field. He missed time in 2012 with a hamstring injury, but he finished strong to earn a spot on Arizona's 40-man roster and should be ready for a move to Triple-A.