OAKLAND -- Back when the A’s re-acquired Rickey Henderson midway through the 1989 season, the eventual Hall of Famer electrified the club by putting together an absurd second half that resulted in a World Series championship. Starling Marte has a long way to go before he matches that type of impact, but his production since joining the A’s has been nothing short of spectacular.

Sunday’s 6-3 victory over the Rangers to complete a three-game sweep at the Coliseum, which brought the A’s within two games of Houston for first place in the American League West, capped a 4-1 homestand. To the surprise of nobody, Marte once again played a key role in igniting the offense with a four-hit effort that featured yet another stolen base and an RBI. Throughout the five-game stretch, Marte was worth the price of admission each day, going 12-for-24 (.500) with two homers, two doubles, six RBIs and three stolen bases.

“He’s a pretty electric player,” said A’s outfielder Mark Canha. “When he gets on base, he’s so fast. He’s hitting right now, too. Just getting on base a ton and driving in runs. He’s been great, man. Really great.”

The homestand kicked off on Tuesday, with Marte finishing a triple shy of the cycle and blasting his first home run with the A’s. His 10th-inning single on Wednesday set up Matt Olson’s walk-off double one batter later. Friday, Marte walked it off himself with a three-run blast in the 11th, while Saturday saw him turn in a two-hit game with a double.

On Sunday, Marte sparked a three-run first inning by bunting his way on with one out against Texas starter Jordan Lyles for Oakland’s first hit of the day.

Given his aggressiveness on the bases, everyone in the stadium, Lyles included, knew it was only matter of time before Marte tried to steal second base. Lyles tried to keep him close with a pickoff attempt shortly after he reached, but Marte eventually jolted for second and was called safe following a replay review.

Following Olson’s nine-pitch walk, Marte easily scored the tying run from second on a single to left by Jed Lowrie in an opening frame that later saw Sean Murphy drive in two go-ahead runs with a double of his own.

Yet to be caught stealing in his time with Oakland, Marte’s seven stolen bases are tied with Dave Collins (1985) for most in any player’s first nine games played with the A’s.

“He’s doing all of the above,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. “Whether it’s big hits or just understanding going the other way. Knowing when to steal -- he creates all kinds of havoc on the bases. There’s a lot of stuff to like.”

With the A’s already ahead, 5-2, in the sixth, Marte’s fourth hit of the day provided some insurance. He stroked a single to left-center off Lyles that scored Canha from second.

As he stood on first, Marte pointed his right hand to the A’s dugout and swirled it in the club's celebratory “Ride the Wave” hand motion. His fourth hit in four at-bats at the time was enough for some of those in attendance to rise in approval, a few even bowing down in appreciation.

It’s probably not a coincidence that the A’s, winners of eight of their last 10 games, are 7-2 since Marte’s arrival on July 29. The center fielder has brought nonstop action on a daily basis. In addition to solid defense to help ease the sting of the 80-game suspension handed down to Ramón Laureano, he’s batting .425 (17-for-40) with eight runs scored and two homers through his first nine games in green and gold.

With five multi-hit games in that span, Sunday marked Marte’s third game with the A’s in which he’s collected at least three hits and a stolen base.

His name might not carry as much buzz as other high-profile players traded before the Deadline like Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo or Kris Bryant. But when it comes to impact brought to their new clubs in such a short amount of time, Marte is outperforming all other midseason acquisitions on an MVP-like pace.

“I’d say he’s pretty underrated,” said A’s starter James Kaprielian, who was solid in his first game back from the injured list on Sunday with six innings of two-run ball.

“I wouldn’t want to pitch to him," Kaprielian admitted. "The guy does it all. He’s making plays on defense. He’s a threat on the bases. He uses all the field. Unbelievable approach at the plate. He’s just a weapon.

“You look at the guy and he’s built like a big leaguer. [The A’s] did a great job bringing him into this clubhouse. He fits right in and we love having him in the lineup.”