Manny Machado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manny Machado |
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Machado with the San Diego Padres in 2021
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| San Diego Padres – No. 13 | |||
| Third baseman / Shortstop | |||
| Born: July 6, 1992 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| August 9, 2012, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
| MLB statistics (through July 12, 2025) |
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| Batting average | .280 | ||
| Hits | 2,005 | ||
| Home runs | 359 | ||
| Runs batted in | 1,105 | ||
| Stolen bases | 107 | ||
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| Career highlights and awards | |||
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Manuel Arturo Machado (born July 6, 1992) is an American professional baseball player. He plays as a third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Manny, as he is known, grew up in Miami and was a top player from a young age. The Baltimore Orioles chose him as the third overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft. He bats and throws with his right hand. Machado has also played for the Dominican Republic national baseball team.
Machado joined MLB in August 2012. His big year was 2013, when he became an All-Star. He led the league in doubles with 51. He also won a Gold Glove Award for his excellent defense. Many compare his fielding skills to Brooks Robinson, a famous Orioles third baseman. In 2018, Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped them reach the World Series. After that season, he signed a large contract with the Padres. Since 2013, Machado has been an All-Star seven times. He has also won two Gold Gloves and two Silver Slugger Awards. He is the Padres' all-time leader in home runs.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Manny Machado was born and grew up in Miami, Florida. His mother, Rosa Machado, his grandfather, Francisco Nunez, and his uncle, Geovanny Brito, raised him. His family comes from the Dominican Republic. Machado grew up in Hialeah with Albert Almora, another baseball player. They consider each other cousins.
Machado went to Brito Miami Private School. He had planned to attend Florida International University for college. As a child, he was a fan of the Miami Marlins baseball team.
Professional Baseball Journey
Starting in the Minor Leagues
The Baltimore Orioles picked Machado as the third overall player in the 2010 MLB draft. He was one of the first high school players chosen. He signed a contract for $5.25 million. Before signing, he played for USA Baseball's 18-and-under national team.
Machado started his professional career with the Gulf Coast League Orioles on August 27, 2010. He hit his first professional home run in his second game. He then played for the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds. In 2011, he played for the Delmarva Shorebirds and later the High-A Frederick Keys. He was chosen to play in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game, which showcases top minor league players.
Baltimore Orioles: Rising Star (2012–2018)
Making His MLB Debut in 2012
The Orioles called Machado up to MLB from the Double-A Bowie Baysox on August 9, 2012. He played third base. The next day, he hit his first two career home runs. This made him one of the youngest players in MLB history to hit two home runs in one game. He hit his third home run on August 12. In the 2012 ALDS, Machado hit his first postseason home run. The Orioles lost the series to the New York Yankees.
Machado played in all 51 remaining Orioles games that season. He finished his rookie year with a .262 batting average, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 7 home runs, and 26 RBI.
Breakout Season in 2013
In 2013, Machado had an amazing season. By May 27, he had 40 games with multiple hits, tying a major league record for players under 21. He broke that record on May 30. By the end of May, he led the major leagues with 25 doubles. He was on track to break the single-season doubles record.
Machado was chosen as an All-Star. He batted .310 with 7 home runs and 45 RBI in the first half of the season.
On September 23, 2013, Machado injured his left knee. This ended his streak of playing 207 games in a row. He missed the rest of the 2013 season. He finished the year batting .283 with 14 home runs, 71 RBI, and 51 doubles. He led the American League in doubles.
Machado had surgery on his knee in October. On October 29, he won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award at third base. This was the first time an Orioles third baseman won it since Brooks Robinson in 1975. He also won the AL Platinum Glove Award on November 8.
Overcoming Injuries in 2014
Machado returned from knee surgery on April 29, 2014. Baltimore fans gave him a standing ovation. On June 1, 2014, Machado hit his first career grand slam.
During a game on June 6, 2014, Machado had an incident with an opposing player that led to both teams coming onto the field. A few days later, on June 8, he accidentally hit a catcher with his bat during his swing. Later in that game, he threw his bat in frustration after pitches were thrown close to him. He was ejected and later suspended for five games. Machado apologized to his teammates and the other team.
On August 11, Machado injured his right knee. This injury required surgery, and he missed the rest of the season.
Healthy and Strong in 2015
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Machado started the 2015 season healthy. He was named to the American League roster for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. He also participated in the 2015 Home Run Derby. On October 1, he hit two home runs and stole two bases in a game. He became the first Oriole to have a multi-homer, multi-steal game since 1901. He was also the seventh Oriole to have 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season.
Machado was the only MLB player to play in all 162 games in 2015. He batted .286 with 35 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. He won his second career Rawlings Gold Glove for his excellent defense at third base. He set new career highs in many areas, including home runs, RBIs, and batting average.
Career Highs and All-Star Season in 2016
Machado started 2016 with a 16-game hitting streak. On April 28, he hit his second career grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs. He was named AL Player of the Month for April.
On June 7, Machado had an incident with a pitcher after being hit by a pitch. Both players were ejected. Machado received a four-game suspension for the incident.
Machado was named to his third career All-Star game. On August 7, he made history by hitting a home run in each of the first three innings of a game. This was a very rare feat in MLB. On August 26, he hit his 30th and 31st home runs, joining two other Orioles in hitting 30+ homers that season. On August 30, Machado hit his 100th career home run. He was the youngest Oriole to reach this milestone.
Machado hit his MLB-leading third grand slam of the season on September 6. He also set a new career high in RBIs. He tied the MLB record for most grand slams in a season for a player aged 24 or younger. Machado finished the season batting .294 with a career-high 37 home runs and 96 RBIs.
Strong Finish in 2017
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In 2017, Machado continued to hit impressive home runs. On April 28, he hit a 470-foot home run.
Machado was involved in some on-field disagreements with the Boston Red Sox. He maintained that a slide that injured a player was unintentional. Later, Red Sox pitchers threw pitches close to him. Machado expressed his frustration about the situation.
On August 7, Machado hit a game-winning grand slam. A week later, he hit his second grand slam of the season. Four days after that, he hit a walk-off grand slam, which was his third home run of that game. This was his second career game with three home runs. He also became the first Orioles player to have multiple seasons with three or more grand slams. In 2017, Machado hit three walk-off home runs, the most by any MLB player that season.
Machado won AL Player of the Month for August. He finished the season batting .259 with 33 home runs and 95 RBI.
Moving to the Dodgers in 2018
In 2018, Machado moved back to playing shortstop, his natural position. He was named the starting shortstop for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game.
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On July 18, 2018, Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He chose uniform number 8 because he was a fan of basketball player Kobe Bryant. He got his 1,000th career hit on August 9. In 66 games with the Dodgers, he batted .273 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI. Overall in 2018, playing for both teams, Machado played all 162 games. He had a .297 batting average, 37 home runs, and 103 RBI.
The Dodgers won their division. Machado was fined for an incident during the 2018 National League Championship Series where he made contact with a first baseman's foot. Machado was the final out of the 2018 World Series, which the Dodgers lost.
San Diego Padres: A New Chapter (2019–Present)
Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres on February 21, 2019. This was a very large contract in sports history at the time.
First Season with Padres in 2019
In his first year in San Diego, Machado batted .256 with 32 home runs and 85 RBIs.
Shortened Season Success in 2020
In 2020, the season was shorter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Machado batted .304 with 16 home runs and 47 RBIs. He finished third in the NL MVP voting.
All-Star Again in 2021
Machado was named to the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He finished the 2021 season batting .278 with 28 home runs and 106 RBIs.
MVP Contender in 2022
Machado had a great 2022 season, batting .298 with 32 home runs and 102 RBIs. He finished second in NL MVP voting.
Milestones and New Contract in 2023
On February 28, 2023, Machado signed a new 11-year contract extension with the Padres for $350 million. This deal keeps him with the team through 2033. On April 4, Machado became the first MLB player to be ejected for arguing a pitch clock violation. On July 15, he hit his 300th career home run. He played 138 games, batting .258 with 30 home runs and 91 RBI. After the season, he had elbow surgery and was expected to recover in 4–6 months.
Setting Records in 2024
Machado hit his 1,000th career RBI on July 27, 2024, at Camden Yards. On September 10, 2024, he became the new Padres' career home run leader with 164 home runs, breaking Nate Colbert's record. He earned his second career Silver Slugger Award after batting .263 with 29 home runs and 105 RBI.
Continuing Achievements in 2025
Machado scored his 1,000th career run on April 8, 2025, by hitting a solo home run. On June 5, he blasted his 350th career home run. He is one of only 33 players since 1901 to reach this mark by age 32 or younger. On July 8, Machado recorded his 2,000th career hit. He is now one of only five active players with 2,000 hits.
Playing for His Country
COPABE Pan Am "AAA" Championship (United States)
In 2009, Manny played for the 18U United States team. They won the gold medal at the COPABE Pan Am "AAA" Championship. This win helped them qualify for the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship.
World Baseball Classic (Dominican Republic)
Machado played for the Dominican Republic in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He was nicknamed "El Ministro de la Defensa" (The Minister of Defense) because of his great fielding. He was named the most valuable player in the first round's Pool C.
The Dominican team did not advance to the championship round. Machado batted .269 with two doubles and a home run in six games.
Even though he was born in Florida, Machado chose to play for the Dominican Republic. This was because of his strong family heritage, especially his grandfather who grew up there. He said he wanted to represent the Dominican Republic for his family and his country.
Scouting Report: What Makes Him Great
Baseball experts have praised Manny Machado's skills. Keith Law said in 2010 that if Machado stayed at shortstop, he could be an All-Star hitter and a good fielder. In 2013, Fangraphs called Machado the best third baseman in baseball.
Machado has been compared to New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, who he looks up to. Machado feels it's a "great honor" to be compared to Rodriguez. Orioles Hall of Famer Jim Palmer compared Machado to Cal Ripken Jr., another famous shortstop and third baseman.
Personal Life
In November 2014, Machado married his longtime girlfriend, Yainee Alonso. She is the sister of baseball player Yonder Alonso. During the offseason, they live in Coral Gables, Florida. During the baseball season, he lives in Coronado, California. He has a dog named Kobe, named after basketball player Kobe Bryant, who Manny admired.
Machado's agent is Dan Lozano. He was first represented by Scott Boras when he started his career.
Machado is also part of the ownership group for San Diego FC. This is a new soccer team in Major League Soccer that started playing in 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Manny Machado para niños
- List of Baltimore Orioles awards
- List of largest sports contracts
- List of Major League Baseball annual doubles leaders
- List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders
- List of people from Miami
