Starling Marte posted a .257 batting average with 5 home runs and 12 stolen bases in just 47 games with the Pirates last year.
Analysis: Marte’s tools are comparable to Cameron Maybin, Carlos Gomez and Desmond Jennings’ tools. He won’t be a high average guy and he strikes out a lot but he is a cheap power/speed roto option. Most projections have him hitting 13-15 HR with 25-30 SB this year while hitting in the .275 range(ESPN- 9 HR/18 SB). His batting average may dip into BJ Upton territory because of his low contact rate but he will steal 30 bags this year if he plays in 145 games.
Marte is the 64th outfielder being taken in ESPN leagues at the moment. Considering Desmond Jennings is being taken as the 21st outfielder and Cameron Maybin the 56th, there is quite a bit of value drafting Marte over those guys. If he is to reach his projections this year he will have to walk at a higher clip so watch him closely early on. Marte should stay with the Pirates all year even if he does struggle at the plate because his fielding is Gold Glove caliber.