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| Third baseman /Shortstop | |
| Born: (1992-07-06)July 6, 1992 (age 32) Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 9, 2012, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics (through April 2, 2025) | |
| Batting average | .279 |
| Hits | 1,910 |
| Home runs | 342 |
| Runs batted in | 1,051 |
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Manuel Arturo Machado (Spanish:[maˈtʃaðo]; born July 6, 1992) is an American professionalbaseballthird baseman andshortstop for theSan Diego Padres ofMajor League Baseball (MLB). Highly recruited from an early age, he was raised inMiami, where he attended Brito High School and was drafted by theBaltimore Orioles with the third overall pick in the2010 MLB draft. He bats and throws right-handed. He has played for theDominican Republic national baseball team.
Machado made his MLB debut in August 2012. Machado had his breakout year in 2013, earning a spot on theAmerican League (AL)All-Star team on his way to leading the league indoubles with 51. He was also recognized as one of the best fielders in the game, winning aGold Glove Award. Machado won his second Gold Glove in 2015 and made the All-Star Game in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2022. His defensive prowess has earned him frequent comparisons to former Orioles third baseman and Hall of FamerBrooks Robinson. In 2018, an impending free agent, Machado was traded to theLos Angeles Dodgers and helped the team reach theWorld Series. That offseason, Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres, therichest contract in the history of North American sports at the time. He is the Padres' all-time home run leader.[1]
Machado was born and raised inMiami, Florida. He was raised by his mother, Rosa Machado, his grandfather, Francisco Nunez, and his uncle, Geovanny Brito.[2] He is ofDominican heritage.[3][4] Machado grew up in Hialeah alongside formerCincinnati Reds outfielderAlbert Almora, and while they are not related by blood they consider each other to be cousins.[5]
Machado attended Brito Miami Private School and committed to attendFlorida International University. He grew up a fan of theMiami Marlins.[6]
Machado was selected third overall in the2010 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles.[7] He was the second high school player drafted, as well as the second position player. He signed a $5.25 million contract, just minutes before the deadline on August 16, 2010. While his agentScott Boras was negotiating his contract, Machado spent the summer of 2010 playing forUSA Baseball's 18-and-under national team.[2][8][9][10] Machado was introduced to the Orioles in mid-September when the Orioles hosted theNew York Yankees.[11]
On August 22, Machado reported to the Oriolesminor league complex to join theGulf Coast League Orioles.[12] Machado made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Orioles on August 27, 2010, where he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He played as thedesignated hitter.[13] Machado hit his first professionalhome run in his second game with the Orioles.[14] Machado made his debut with the Low-AAberdeen IronBirds of theNew York–Penn League on August 30, 2010, where he went 1-for-3 with a single. He played shortstop, instead of being theDH, as he did with the Orioles, and he was pulled after the fifth inning.[15] Machado began the 2011 season with theDelmarva Shorebirds, playing shortstop. He hit five home runs before May 1, and was named theSouth Atlantic League player of the week for April 25 – May 1.[16] After missing several weeks with a knee injury, he returned to play 10 more games and appear in the SAL All-Star Game on June 21, 2011. After the game, he was promoted to the High-AFrederick Keys.[17] He was named to appear in the 2012All-Star Futures Game.[18]
The Orioles promoted Machado to MLB from theDouble-ABowie Baysox on August 9, against theKansas City Royals.[19] He started at third base, as the team already hadJ. J. Hardy at shortstop. The following day, against the same opponent, he hit his first and second career home runs, making him the youngest Oriole and 12th youngest player in major league history to have a multi-homer game.[20][21] The two home runs were both off formernumber-one overall draft choiceLuke Hochevar. He then hit his third career home run on August 12 offBruce Chen. In Game 3 of the2012 ALDS, Machado hit his first career postseason home run. The Orioles lost the division series to theNew York Yankees in five games.[22]
Machado finished his rookie season having played in all 51 of the remaining Oriole games. In 202 plate appearances, he hit .262 with eight doubles, threetriples, 7 home runs, 26RBI, and twosteals in as many attempts. He collected 50 hits and scored 24 runs.[23]
Machado had three hits on May 27, giving him 40 multi-hit games in his career, tyingTy Cobb for the major league record for the most multi-hit games before age 21 in history; on May 30, he went 2-for-3 to break Cobb's record. Machado's 44 hits in May 2013 were the second-most in a month by a player under 21 behindMickey Mantle's 46 in July 1952.[24] At the end of May, Machado led the major leagues with 25 doubles and was tied for the MLB lead in hits (79) with reigning AL MVPMiguel Cabrera. Exactly halfway through the season, Machado got his 37th double, putting him on pace to break the single-season record (67) in his first full season.[24]
On June 27, 2013, Machado argued a correctly ruled strike-three call, leading to his first career MLBejection. Coincidentally, this was also the first career MLB ejection for theumpire who threw him out,Will Little.[25]
An All-Star, he slashed .310/.337/.470 with 7 home runs, 45 RBI, and 39 doubles in the first half.[23]
Machado suffered a left knee injury when reaching first base after a hit on September 23, 2013. Machado received immediate medical attention and left the game on a stretcher.[26] The injury also ended his consecutive games played streak at 207. Machado was ruled out for the rest of the2013 season. He finished the year hitting .283/.314/.432 with 14 home runs, 71 RBI, and 51 doubles.[27] He led the American League in doubles, at-bats (667) andfielding percentage at third base (.973).
On October 10, Machado opted to have reconstructive surgery performed on his knee to reduce the chance of future dislocations. The surgery would sideline him for 4–6 months, but he was still expected to return sometime around Opening Day.[28]
On October 29, Machado won theGold Glove Award at third base, the first by an Oriole third baseman sinceBrooks Robinson's 16-year run from 1960 to 1975.[29] On November 8 of the same year, Machado won the ALPlatinum Glove Award.
On April 29, 2014, he was removed from thedisabled list[30] after knee surgery recovery and on May 1, he was greeted by astanding ovation from the hometown Baltimore fans prior to the first game of a doubleheader sweep against thePittsburgh Pirates. On June 1, 2014, Machado hit his 1st careergrand slam in a 9–4 Orioles victory over theHouston Astros.[citation needed]
On June 6, 2014,[31] Machado was running to third base on a ground ball when he was tagged byOakland Athletics third basemanJosh Donaldson. This incident led to a bench-clearing brawl. On June 8, 2014, Machado struck Athletics catcherDerek Norris with his bat during the follow-through of his swing. Norris was taken out of the game as a result. In the 8th inning, Machado threw his bat in the direction of third base in response to two consecutive inside pitches thrown by Oakland relieverFernando Abad. The umpires determined that the bat was meant for Abad, and both Abad and Machado were ejected from the game. The next day, Machado issued a formal apology to his teammates and Oakland.[32] On June 10, Machado was fined and suspended five games for his actions.[33] After losing an appeal, Machado began serving his suspension on June 30.[34]
On August 11, Machado injured his right knee while batting in a home game against theNew York Yankees. Although originally describing it as asprain, ten days later the Orioles announced that the injury required surgery and that Machado was out for the season.[35]
Machado started the 2015 season healthy. By June 18, he had already tied his career high for home runs, which was 14 in 2013.[36] He was named to the American League roster for the2015 MLB All-Star Game and was selected as a participant for the 2015Home Run Derby.[37] Machado hit two home runs and stole two bases against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 1, becoming only the 16th player—and first Oriole—to have a multi-homer, multi-steal game since 1901.[38] He became the seventh Oriole to have 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season.[39]
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Machado was the only major league player to appear in all 162 games in 2015.[40] He batted .286 after collecting 181 hits, along with 35 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 20 steals. He led the American League inpower-speed number (25.5).[41] He made 21 errors, fifth-most of all players in the AL and second-most of all AL third basemen.[42] He finished fourth in the American League in MVP voting and won his second career Rawlings Gold Glove for his outstanding defensive play at third. Machado set career-high numbers in games played (162), runs scored, home runs, RBIs,walks, steals, batting average,on-base percentage,slugging percentage,on-base plus slugging, andWins Above Replacement.[43]
Machado hit safely in the first ten games of the season. On April 23, Machado extended his hit streak to 16 games, a new career-best.[44] Machado's hit streak peaked at 16 games before ending. During the hot streak, Machado went 27-for-68 while slashing .397/.446/.779, while hitting six home runs and driving in 11. On April 28, he hit his second career grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs in a 10–2 victory over theChicago White Sox. Machado was namedAL Player of the Month for April, after going 33-for-96 (.344), hitting ten doubles, seven home runs, driving in 17 runs, while slugging .667 with a .394 on-base percentage.[23]
Machado set a new career-high for RBIs on May 8 against the A's, when he hit two home runs (including his second grand slam of the year) while driving in six in an 11–3 victory.[45]
On June 7, Machado charged the mound againstKansas City Royals' pitcherYordano Ventura, punching Ventura in the face and igniting a benches-clearing brawl. Machado charged the mound after Ventura hit Machado with a first-pitch, 99-mph fastball in the back. Both players were ejected. On June 9, Machado received a four-game suspension for the incident,[46] which he was initially going to appeal, in the end deciding not to. The suspension was served June 19–22, 2016. In his first game back, Machado went 2-for-4 and hit a home run.
Machado slashed .318/.375/.569 with a .944 OPS, 19 home runs, and 53 RBIs before the All-Star break. He collected 109 hits and was named to his third career All-Star game and his first ASG start. Manny went 0-for-3 in the ASG.
He was the second player in MLB history to hit ahome run in each of the first three innings of a game in a 10–2 victory over the White Sox atU.S. Cellular Field on August 7.[47] The feat was previously accomplished by the White Sox'sCarl Reynolds in a 15–4 win which was the nightcap of adoubleheader atYankee Stadium on July 2, 1930.[48] Machado was actually the first to hit all three that cleared the fence; two of Reynolds' wereinside the park.[47] The three homers within the first three innings of a contest were achieved for the first time since theSeattle Mariners'Mike Cameron did it in the same ballpark in a 15–4 win on May 2, 2002.[49] Machado was also the ninth player to homer in three consecutive innings at any point during a match and the first Oriole to hit three in a game sinceChris Davis in a 9–2 victory over thePittsburgh Pirates atPNC Park on May 20, 2014.[50][51]
On August 26, Machado hit his 30th and 31st home runs of the season, becoming the third Oriole on the year to hit 30 home runs (Mark Trumbo &Chris Davis). The three became the first trio of Orioles to hit 30+ homers in a single season. It was also Machado's tenth homer of the month, making him, Trumbo, and Davis the first trio of Orioles with 10 or more home runs in a month. On August 30, Machado hit his 100th career home run in a 5–3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He hit the homer in his 578th game, making him the third-fastest Oriole to hit 100 homers. He also became the youngest Oriole to hit his 100th home run (24 years, 55 days).[citation needed]
Machado hit his MLB-leading third grand slam of the season on September 6 in an 11–2 win over the Rays. With the homer, he set a new career-high in the RBI column, surpassing his 86 from the previous season. It was also his 102nd career homer, tying him with teammateJ. J. Hardy for 25th on the all-time Orioles home run list. He became the youngest Oriole ever to have three grand slams in the same season. He also tied the MLB record for most grand slams in a season at age 24 or younger. Manny had five RBIs in the game and joined the likes ofMiguel Tejada andJim Gentile as the only Orioles players with four five-RBI games in the same season. On September 18, Machado surpassed his previous season-high in home runs, hitting his 36th, against theTampa Bay Rays. Machado ended his regular season having played in 157 games, slashing .294/.343/.533 while hitting a career-high 37 home runs and driving in a career-high 96 runs. He recorded career highs in runs scored, strikeouts, batting average, slugging percentage, OPS, and total bases.[citation needed]
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On January 13, Machado and the Orioles avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $11.5 million deal for the 2017 season. On April 16, Machado hit his second home run of the season and moved into a tie for 26th on the Orioles all-time list with 107. On April 28, 2017, Machado hit a home run offCC Sabathia that bounced off the facade of the deck above Monument Park in straightaway center field, measuring 470 feet. Although the Orioles led 9–1, they lost 11–14 in 10 innings.[52]
On April 21, Machado became the center of controversy surrounding his slide that injuredDustin Pedroia and sidelined the latter for three games. Machado maintained that the allegedly late slide was unintentional, and contacted Pedroia after the game.[53] Nevertheless, two days later, Red Sox pitcherEduardo Rodriguez appeared to intentionally throw at Machado's knees, missing each time. A few innings later, a pitch from relieverMatt Barnes narrowly missed Machado's head and hit his bat. Barnes was ejected and received a 4-game suspension. Barnes denied the near-miss was intentional: "That's kind of a line you don't cross...fortunately, it didn't hit him, but I think he's got every right to be mad that that one got loose."[54] A week later, on May 2, Machado dodged a pitch from Red Sox pitcherChris Sale that ended up missing behind him. Machado expressed his displeasure with how MLB had handled the situation after the game in a profanity-laced interview:[55]
"If you're going to f—ing hit me, hit me, go ahead. Don't let the s— keep f—ing lingering around and keep trying to f—ing hit people...It's f—ing bulls—, and MLB should do something about it. F—ing pitchers out there with f—ing balls in their hands throwing 100 miles per hour, trying to hit people. I've got a f—ing bat too. I could go up there and crush somebody if I wanted to, but you know what? I'll get suspended for a year and the pitcher only gets suspended for two games. That's not cool."
On May 10, Machado became the first Oriole in franchise history to collect 270 extra-base hits before turning 25 – only the 30th player in MLB history to do so.
On August 7, Machado hit a game-winning grand slam against the Angels in the seventh inning. A week later he hit his second grand slam of the season. Four days later, Machado hit a walk-off grand slam against the Angels, his third home run of the game and his seventh career grand slam. It was also his second career three-homer game, joiningChris Davis,Goose Goslin,Eddie Murray andBoog Powell as the only Orioles in franchise history with multiple three-homer games. He also became the first Orioles player to record multiple 3-grand slam seasons and just the second player in recorded MLB history with back-to-back seasons of three or more grand slams. On August 23, he hit a walk-off solo home run, the fourth of his career. In all, Machado hit three walk-off home runs in 2017, the most by any MLB player that season.[56]
Machado won AL Player of the Month in August, slashing .341/.348/.690 with an OPS of 1.038. He hit 12 homers, six doubles, and one triple while driving in 35 runs and scoring 23 times.[citation needed]
Despite a poor first half, Machado finished his season strong in the second half, ending the year having slashed .259/.310/.471 with 33 doubles, 33 home runs, 95 RBI, and nine stolen bases. He made 14 errors, second-most among all AL third basemen.[42] He was also a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove award, losing out to fellow AL East third basemanEvan Longoria.[citation needed]
In 2018, Machado was moved back to shortstop, his natural position.[57] Batting .313 with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs, Machado was named the starting shortstop for the2018 MLB All-Star Game.[58]
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On July 18, 2018, Machado was traded to theLos Angeles Dodgers forYusniel Diaz,Dean Kremer,Rylan Bannon,Breyvic Valera andZach Pop.[59] Unable to use his No. 13 uniform number in Los Angeles since it was already worn by infielderMax Muncy, Machado chose uniform No. 8 because he was aKobe Bryant fan growing up.[60] He debuted as a Dodger on July 20 against theMilwaukee Brewers and had two singles and two walks.[61] He recorded his 1,000th career hit on August 9, offTyler Anderson of theColorado Rockies.[62] In 66 games with the Dodgers, Machado finished with a .273 batting average, 13 home runs, and 42 RBI. Overall in 2018, combined with both teams, Machado played 162 games with a .297 average, 35 doubles, 37 home runs, and 103 RBI.
After defeating the Rockies 5–2 in a tiebreaker, the Dodgers clinched theNL West pennant.[63] Machado was fined an undisclosed amount for the way he ran into first base in Game 4 of theNational League Championship Series against the Brewers. Machado intentionally caught the foot of Brewers' first basemanJesús Aguilar with his own. The action prompted the benches to clear,[64] and the Brewers' fan base held onto an animosity toward Machado for years to follow.[65]
Machado was the final out of the2018 World Series, striking out againstChris Sale to end game five. He hit .182 in the series with no extra-base hits.
Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with theSan Diego Padres on February 21, 2019. It was the largest free-agent contract in American sports history untilBryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies two weeks later.[66]
In his first year in San Diego, Machado hit .256/.334/.462 with 32 home runs and 85 RBIs and led the majors with 24double plays grounded into.[citation needed]
In Machado's second year with the Padres, which was shortened to 60 games due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, he hit .304/.370/.580 while finishing third in the National League with 16 home runs and 47 RBIs. He also led all qualifying third basemen with a .987 fielding percentage. He finished third inNL MVP voting, behindFreddie Freeman andMookie Betts.[67]
Machado was named to the2021 MLB All-Star Game afterRonald Acuña Jr. suffered a torn ACL.[68] Machado finished the 2021 season batting .278/.347/.489 with 28 home runs and 106 RBIs. He led the National League with 11 sacrifice flies.
Machado finished the 2022 season batting .298/.366/.531 with 32 home runs and 102 RBIs. He finished sixth in the National League in RBIs, runs scored, and extra-base hits, and finished second inNL MVP voting behindPaul Goldschmidt of theSt. Louis Cardinals.[69]
On February 28, 2023, Machado signed a new 11-year contract extension with the Padres worth $350 million; the new extension includes a full no-trade provision and keeps Machado with the Padres through 2033.[70] On April 4, Machado became the first MLB player to be ejected for arguing apitch clock violation.[71][72] On July 15, Machado hit his 300th career home run off ofMatt Strahm of thePhiladelphia Phillies. In 138 games for San Diego, he batted .258/.319/.462 with 30 home runs and 91 RBI. Following the season on October 3, Machado underwent right elbow extensor tendon repair surgery, a procedure that comes with a recovery time of 4–6 months.[73]
Machado homered for his 1,000th career RBI on July 27,2024, atCamden Yards, driving in three runs as the Padres won, 9–4.[74] On September 10, 2024, he became the new Padres' career home run leader with 164 after homering offGeorge Kirby of theSeattle Mariners to breakNate Colbert's record.[75] After batting .263/.325/.472 with 29 home runs, 105 RBI, and 163 hits, Machado earned his second career Silver Slugger Award.[76]
In 2009, he played for the 18UUnited States team in theCOPABE Pan Am "AAA" Championship. They finished 8–0, won the gold medal, and qualified for the2010 World Junior Baseball Championship.[77][3]
Machado played for theDominican Republic in the2017 World Baseball Classic,[78] where he was nicknamed "El Ministro de la Defensa" for his defense.[79] He was named the most valuable player in the first round'sPool C, in which he batted .357.[80]
The Dominican team lost to the US in Pool F, failing to advance to the championship round. Machado slashed .269/.321/.462 in six games while hitting a pair of doubles and a home run.
Though born inFlorida, Machado decided to play for the Dominican Republic because of his strong family heritage, including his grandfather who grew up inLa Vega, Dominican Republic. He expressed his decision as:[3]
"There was no way I could pass on representing the Dominican Republic in the WBC. It's in my blood. I'm doing it for my mother. I'm doing it for my uncle. I'm doing it for everybody who has supported me in my career.
And most of all, I'm doing it for my grandfather.
Honestly, if he were here to watch me play in the WBC, I don't think he would have any words to describe how it would make him feel. Which would be O.K., because whether he's here or not, the only word that will matter when I put that jersey on will be the country on the front: Dominicana."
Keith Law, a writer forESPN.com and the lead baseball analyst forScouts, Inc., said in 2010 that if Machado stayed at shortstop, "you have a potential All-Star offensively who is no worse than average with the glove".[81] In the middle of his first full MLB season (2013),Fangraphs evaluated Machado as the best third baseman in baseball, by a wide margin.[82] Machado has been compared toNew York Yankees third baseman,Alex Rodriguez, whom he considers his mentor.[81][83][84] Machado said "it's a great honor" to be compared to Rodriguez, but he doesn't compare himself to anyone.[81] Orioles Hall of FamerJim Palmer compared Machado to another large-framed shortstop/third baseman: "He reminds me of how I thinkCal (Ripken) would have been if he had played third base his entire career."[85]
In November 2014, Machado married his longtime girlfriend, Yainee Alonso, the sister ofYonder Alonso.[86] In the offseason, they reside inCoral Gables, Florida, and own two homes there.[87][88] During the season, he resides inCoronado, California.[89] He has a dog named Kobe, as he was a huge fan of basketball playerKobe Bryant while growing up.[60]
Machado'sagent isDan Lozano. He was represented byScott Boras at the start of his career.[90]
Machado is part of the ownership group forSan Diego FC, an expansion team inMajor League Soccer that was announced in 2023 and began play in 2025.[91]
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