Andy Marte was a Dominican professional baseball player who played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on October 21, 1983, in Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. Marte began his professional baseball career in 2000 when he signed with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent. He was considered one of the top prospects in baseball at the time.
Marte made his MLB debut with the Braves in 2005, but he struggled to find consistent playing time. He was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2006, but he spent most of his time in the minor leagues. In 2008, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians, where he finally got a chance to play regularly.
Marte had his best season in 2009 when he hit .232 with 15 home runs and 32 RBIs in 81 games. However, he struggled in the following seasons and was eventually released by the Indians in 2010. He then signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates but only played in six games before being released again.
Marte spent the next few years playing in various minor league teams and in the Dominican Winter League. He also played in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) for the KT Wiz in 2013, where he hit .312 with 20 home runs and 50 RBIs in 99 games.
In 2014, Marte signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was called up to the majors in August. He played in 50 games for the Diamondbacks, hitting .204 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. However, he was designated for assignment in December and became a free agent.
Marte's baseball career came to a tragic end on January 22, 2017, when he died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. He was only 33 years old. Marte's death was a shock to the baseball community, and many players and fans paid tribute to him on social media.
In conclusion, Andy Marte was a talented baseball player who had a promising career but struggled to find consistent success in the majors. He played for several teams throughout his career and even had a stint in the KBO. Marte's untimely death was a loss to the baseball community, and he will always be remembered for his contributions to the sport.
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