The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a roll this postseason, and a big part of that success has been due to the incredible performance of Ketel Marte. The 25-year-old outfielder has been on an absolute tear, setting a new Major League Baseball record with a 17-game hitting streak during the postseason.
Marte has been a key contributor for the Diamondbacks since he joined the team in 2016. He has been an All-Star in each of the last two seasons, and his performance this postseason has been nothing short of remarkable. He has hit .333 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in the playoffs so far, and his 17-game hitting streak is the longest in MLB postseason history.
The streak began in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it continued through the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Marte’s performance has been a major factor in the Diamondbacks’ success, as they have advanced to the World Series for the first time since 2001.
Marte’s streak is even more impressive when you consider that he is only the fourth player in MLB history to hit safely in 17 consecutive postseason games. The other three players to accomplish this feat are Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Derek Jeter.
Ketel Marte’s incredible performance this postseason has been a major factor in the Diamondbacks’ success, and his record-setting 17-game hitting streak will be remembered for years to come. He has cemented his place in MLB history, and he will be looking to help the Diamondbacks win their first World Series title in franchise history.
