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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom
The post Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's been a difficult week for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte. A Chicago White Sox fan hurled a vicious insult towards him, referencing his deceased mother during a game earlier this week. Advertisement The fan was subsequently removed and ultimately banned from entering Chicago's Rate Field. Now Marte is coming forward to reveal exactly what the fan said to him, per Jomboy Media. 'I sent your mom a text last night' he said. The incident occurred in the top of the 7th inning on Tuesday. Marte was seen in tears and had to be comforted by Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. Altogether, his teammates rallied around him and shortstop Gerald Perdomo offered an explicitly laden call to action for MLB to combat such behavior. 'That can't happen,' Perdomo said. 'We can't continue to do that (expletive) here in MLB.' Advertisement Ketel Marte and his relationship with his mother In 2017, Marte's mother Elpidia Valdez was killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. From the beginning, they had a very close relationship. Ultimately, she had a huge role in enabling Marte to pursue his dreams to play baseball. Consequently, Elpidia was a single mother who had to make enormous sacrifices. She did whatever she could to support her son, including saving enough money to send Marte to baseball academies. In the end, she supported him every step of the way once he made it to MLB. Marte was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and made his debut in 2015. Advertisement In 2017, he joined the Diamondbacks after playing a season in Seattle. Since then, he has become a two-time All Star (2019, 2023). During the 2023 playoffs, Marte dedicated it to his mother after winning the NLCS MVP. In 2024, Marte won the Silver Slugger Award. His mother got him to where he is, and he is doing his mother right by excelling at his craft. Related: Ketel Marte's teammate aims NSFW rant at MLB after White Sox fan's taunts Related: Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo doubles down on Ketel Marte support after emotional moment
The Guardian
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arizona's Marte says fan reduced him to tears after saying he had texted player's late mother
The Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte has given details about the comments that reduced him to tears during a game earlier this week. A 22-year-old fan was given an indefinite ban from every MLB stadium after he made comments about the second baseman's late mother during a Diamondbacks game at the Chicago White Sox. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. Marte initially chose not to speak about the comments, but on Friday he gave details to Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. 'He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Sending love to Ketel Marte who was in tears on the field after a fan yelled something at him about his mother, who passed away in a car accident in 2017, per @CDrottar19 Marte said he is used to being taunted by fans, but had never been heckled about his mother. He said what made it more painful for him was the Diamondbacks were in Chicago to play the Cubs when she died. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. 'They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident. And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted, and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother, it's a different story.' ESPN reported that the fan had expressed remorse for the comments. Marte also expressed his thanks to Diamondbacks manager, Torey Luvollo, who comforted his second baseman on the field. 'My manager had my back,' said Marte. 'They kicked the fan out. I don't think he'll be allowed back in the parks.' Arizona fans held signs and wore T-shirts in support of Marte at Friday's home game. After the game he said he appreciated the gestures. 'I felt good, always receiving that type of support from the fans here, it just really made me feel super good,' he said.
The Guardian
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arizona's Marte says fan reduced him to tears after saying he had texted player's late mother
The Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte has given details about the comments that reduced him to tears during a game earlier this week. A 22-year-old fan was given an indefinite ban from every MLB stadium after he made comments about the second baseman's late mother during a Diamondbacks game at the Chicago White Sox. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. Marte initially chose not to speak about the comments, but on Friday he gave details to Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. 'He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Sending love to Ketel Marte who was in tears on the field after a fan yelled something at him about his mother, who passed away in a car accident in 2017, per @CDrottar19 Marte said he is used to being taunted by fans, but had never been heckled about his mother. He said what made it more painful for him was the Diamondbacks were in Chicago to play the Cubs when she died. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. 'They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident. And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted, and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother, it's a different story.' ESPN reported that the fan had expressed remorse for the comments. Marte also expressed his thanks to Diamondbacks manager, Torey Luvollo, who comforted his second baseman on the field. 'My manager had my back,' said Marte. 'They kicked the fan out. I don't think he'll be allowed back in the parks.' Arizona fans held signs and wore T-shirts in support of Marte at Friday's home game. After the game he said he appreciated the gestures. 'I felt good, always receiving that type of support from the fans here, it just really made me feel super good,' he said.
Al Arabiya
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte Reveals Fan Who Brought Him to Tears Shouted He Messaged His Late Mother
Ketel Marte, the Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman, said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. 'He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Marte was seen in tears on the field after the 22-year-old spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona's 4–1 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball banned the fan indefinitely from all stadiums the following day. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. He said he's used to being taunted but had never been heckled about his mom. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. 'They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident.' 'And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me, but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother it's a different story.'
Associated Press
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. 'He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Marte was seen in tears on the field after the 22-year-old spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona's 4-1 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball banned the fan indefinitely from all stadiums the following day. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. He said he's used to being taunted, but had never been heckled about his mom. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. 'They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident. And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted, and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother, it's a different story.' ___ AP MLB:
