Manny Machado
Padres' all-time home run leader and defensive standout.
Manuel Arturo Machado (born July 6, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He bats and throws right-handed. Born in the United States, he represents the Dominican Republic internationally.
- Role
- Third Baseman
- Acquisition Year
- 2019 (via trade)
- Previous Team
- Baltimore Orioles
- Key Strengths
- Defense and Power Hitting
- Status
- Franchise Icon / Retired Number Candidate
- All-Star Selections
- Multiple during tenure
Lore & Background
Machado was raised in Miami, Florida, and attended Brito Miami Private School. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the third overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with Baltimore in August 2012. In 2013, he earned an All-Star spot, led the American League in doubles (51), and won a Gold Glove Award. In 2018, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped the team reach the World Series. That offseason, he signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres, the richest contract in North American sports history at the time. Since 2013, he has made the All-Star Game seven times, the All-MLB First Team two times, won two Gold Gloves, and three Silver Slugger Awards. He is the Padres' all-time home run leader.
In Their Own Story
The air inside Petco Park is thick with anticipation as the eighth inning unfolds on a humid July night. Manny Machado adjusts his batting gloves, staring down the mound with a focused intensity that silences the chatter around him. He steps into the box, the weight of a season resting on his shoulders. As the pitcher winds up, time seems to slow; the crack of the bat echoes off the stadium walls, sending a towering drive toward the left-field corner. It is not just a hit; it is a statement of dominance, a moment that reminds every fan why he became the heart of this team.
Reader's Guide
Machado is a right-handed batter and thrower. He primarily plays third base and shortstop. He is known for his defensive prowess, earning comparisons to Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. He has led the league in doubles and fielding percentage at third base. His career highlights include multiple All-Star selections, Gold Gloves, and Silver Slugger Awards.
Did You Know?
- Machado was the second high school player drafted in 2010, selected third overall by the Baltimore Orioles.
- He broke Ty Cobb's record for most multi-hit games before age 21 in 2013.
- Machado won the AL Platinum Glove Award in 2013.
- He is the Padres' all-time home run leader.
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