Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) steals third base as New York Yankees third baseman Rougned Odor (12) leaps during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
It is not hyperbolic to say that Starling Marte has had an impact upon the Oakland A’s that is unlike any that has been seen in major league history. He literally hit the ground running, and seemingly has not stopped during his time with the A’s.
His running ways have already been historic. Marte is the first player in MLB history to steal at least 20 bases in each league in the same season.