José Macías facts for kids
Quick facts for kids José Macías |
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Macías with the Chicago Cubs in 2004
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| Guerreros de Oaxaca | |||
| Utility player / Coach | |||
| Born: January 25, 1972 Panama City, Panama |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: May 12, 1999, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| NPB: March 25, 2006, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: October 2, 2005, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| NPB: October 25, 2006, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .256 | ||
| Home runs | 26 | ||
| Runs batted in | 173 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .229 | ||
| Home runs | 3 | ||
| Runs batted in | 21 | ||
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José Prado Macías Salazar was born on January 25, 1972. He is a retired baseball player from Panama City, Panama. José Macías was known as a utility player. This means he could play many different positions on the baseball field. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven seasons, from 1999 to 2005. He played for the Detroit Tigers, Montreal Expos, and Chicago Cubs.
José Macías was a switch-hitter, which means he could bat (hit the ball) with both his left and right hands. He threw the ball with his right hand. After his playing career, he became a coach. He is currently the bench coach for the Guerreros de Oaxaca team in the Mexican League.
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Playing Career Highlights
José Macías was a very useful player for his teams. He was known for being able to play many different positions well. This made him a valuable asset to any team he was on.
Versatility on the Field
Macías mostly played at third base. However, he could also play in the middle of the infield, like second base or shortstop. He also played in all three outfield positions. This means he could play almost anywhere on the field!
He even pitched in his home country of Panama. He once said he was ready to be an emergency catcher if needed. He even wanted to play all nine positions in a game if his team ever needed him to. This shows how much he loved the game and how flexible he was.
Teams and Leagues
After playing for the Chicago Cubs, Macías moved to Japan in 2006. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in the Japanese league. After that, he returned to North America. He played in the minor leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers' top team, the Nashville Sounds, in 2007.
In 2008, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates but was released before the season started. He then went to play in the Mexican League. He played for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico and later for the Piratas de Campeche until 2010.
Winter Baseball and Retirement
During the off-season, José Macías also played in winter baseball leagues. He played for teams like the Leones del Caracas and Tiburones de La Guaira in Venezuela. He also played for several teams in the Mexican Pacific League. He finally retired from playing baseball in 2011.
Current Role
Today, José Macías is still involved in baseball. He works as the bench coach for the Guerreros de Oaxaca team. This team is part of the Mexican Baseball League. As a bench coach, he helps the manager and players during games.
See also
In Spanish: José Macías (beisbolista) para niños
