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May 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits a three run walk off home run during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
SAN FRANCISCO – For most hitters, a 452-foot home run becomes the moment everyone remembers for a week. For Ketel Marte, it somehow felt like the continuation of something larger. The ball exploded off the bat and traveled 452 feet, a no-doubt missile that instantly changed the energy in Tuesday night’s matchup. What makes this stretch unique is not just the production for Marte. It’s the authority.
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May 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) returns ot the dugout after the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Ketel Marte’s home run has MLB fans going crazy:
For most hitters, a 452-foot home run becomes the moment everyone remembers for a week. For Ketel Marte, it somehow felt like the continuation of something larger.
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Apr 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona second baseman Marte (4) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against he Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Marte has always been talented, but this version looks fully in control of every at-bat. The Diamondbacks built their identity around pressure, speed, and relentless offense during their National League pennant run. But sustaining that success requires a centerpiece hitter capable of changing games instantly. Marte is becoming that player nightly.
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May 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) throws the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
There is also a psychological impact opponents can feel. When a hitter starts attacking first pitches with that level of confidence, pitchers become tentative. Fans love towering home runs. But this home run represented something more dangerous for the rest of the MLB. Ketel Marte looks like a star who knows exactly who he is now, and the Diamondbacks are feeding off it.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
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