Andy Marte
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| Born: | October 21, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic |
| Hometown: | Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 190 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | International Free Agent, 2000, by the Atlanta Braves |
| College: | N/A |
| High School: | Liceo Nueva Esperanz School |
| Other Teams: | Atlanta Braves system 2000-2005 Cleveland Indians system 2006-present |
| Years with Boston: | December 8, 2005 - January 27, 2006 |
Andy Manuel Marte , a top prospect since signing with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent in 2000, never played a game for the Boston Red Sox organization. He was traded from the Braves to the Red Sox, for Edgar Renteria and cash, on December 8, 2005. The power-hitting third baseman was named the Sox' best prospect by Baseball America, but when Johnny Damon's departure via free agency left a hole in center field for the Sox, Marte's tenure with Boston ended abruptly. He was traded, along with Guillermo Mota, Kelly Shoppach, a player to be named and cash to the Cleveland Indians, for Coco Crisp, David Riske and Josh Bard, in a deal finalized on January 27, 2006.
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Overall Career
Marte made his major league debut with the Braves on June 7, 2005, and played a total of 24 games with the big club, hitting .140 with 4 RBI in 57 at-bats. Since the trade to Cleveland, he has played for their AAA affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons.
Moments in the Sun
- Rated as the 40th best prospect by Baseball America for 2003
- Rated as the 11th best prospect by Baseball America for 2004
- Rated as the 9th best prospect by Baseball America for 2005
- Rated as the 14th best prospect by Baseball America for 2006
- Won the Home Run Derby at the 2006 Triple-A All Star Game
Trivia
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