65 Facts About Manny Machado

Manuel Arturo Machado is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball.

Manny Machado had his breakout year in 2013, earning a spot on the American League All-Star team on his way to leading the league in doubles with 51.

Manny Machado was recognized as one of the best fielders in the game, winning a Gold Glove Award.

Manny Machado won his second Gold Glove in 2015, and made the All-Star Game in 2015,2016,2018, and 2022.

In 2018, an impending free agent, Manny Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped the team reach the World Series.

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Manny Machado was raised by his mother, Rosa Machado, his grandfather, Francisco Nunez, and his uncle, Geovanny Brito.

Manny Machado grew up in Hialeah alongside Cincinnati Reds outfielder Albert Almora, and while they are not related by blood they consider each other to be cousins.

Manny Machado attended Brito Miami Private School in Miami, and committed to attend Florida International University.

Manny Machado was selected third overall in the 2010 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles.

Manny Machado was the second high school player drafted, as well as the second position player.

Manny Machado made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Orioles on August 27,2010, where he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.

Manny Machado hit his first professional home run in his second game with the Orioles.

Manny Machado made his debut with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds of the New York–Penn League on August 30,2010 where he went 1-for-3 with a single.

Manny Machado played shortstop, instead of being the DH, as he did with the Orioles, and he was pulled after the fifth inning.

Manny Machado began the 2011 season with the Delmarva Shorebirds, playing shortstop.

Manny Machado was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.

Manny Machado started at third base, as the team already had JJ Hardy at shortstop.

Manny Machado finished his rookie season having played in all 51 of the remaining Oriole games.

Exactly halfway through the season, Manny Machado got his 37th double, putting him on pace to break the single-season record in his first full season.

On June 27,2013, Manny Machado argued a correctly ruled strike-three call, leading to his first career MLB ejection.

Manny Machado suffered a left knee injury when reaching first base after a hit on September 23,2013.

Manny Machado received immediate medical attention and left the game on a stretcher.

On October 29, Manny Machado won the Gold Glove Award at third base, the first by an Oriole third baseman since Brooks Robinson's 16-year run from 1960 to 1975.

On June 6,2014, Manny Machado was running to third base on a ground ball when he was tagged by Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson.

On June 8,2014, Manny Machado struck Athletics catcher Derek Norris with his bat during the follow-through of his swing.

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The next day, Manny Machado issued a formal apology to his teammates and Oakland.

Manny Machado was named to the American League roster for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game and was selected as a participant for the 2015 Home Run Derby.

Manny 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.

Manny Machado became the seventh Oriole to have 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season.

Manny Machado was the only major league player to appear in all 162 games in 2015.

Manny Machado made 21 errors, fifth-most of all players in the AL and second-most of all AL third basemen.

Manny Machado finished fourth in the American League in MVP voting and won his second career Rawlings Gold Glove for his outstanding defensive play at third.

Manny Machado set career-high numbers in games played, runs scored, home runs, RBIs, walks, steals, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, on-base plus slugging, and Wins Above Replacement.

Manny Machado charged the mound after Ventura hit Manny Machado with a first-pitch, 99-mph fastball in the back.

Manny Machado collected 109 hits and was named to his third career All-Star game, and his first ASG start.

Manny Machado was actually the first to hit all three that cleared the fence; two of Reynolds' were inside the park.

Manny Machado hit the homer in his 578th game, making him the third-fastest Oriole to hit 100 homers.

Manny Machado became the youngest Oriole to hit his 100th home run.

Manny Machado became the youngest Oriole ever to have three grand slams in the same season.

Manny Machado tied the MLB record for most grand slams in a season age 24 or younger.

Manny Machado had five RBIs in the game, and joined the likes of Miguel Tejada and Jim Gentile as the only Orioles players with four five-RBI games in the same season.

Manny Machado ended his regular season having played in 157 games, slashing.

Manny Machado recorded career highs in runs scored, strikeouts, batting average, slugging percentage, OPS, and total bases.

Manny Machado maintained that the allegedly late slide was unintentional, and contacted Pedroia after the game.

Manny Machado expressed his displeasure with how the MLB had handled the situation after the game in a profanity-laced interview:.

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Four days later, Manny Machado hit a walk-off grand slam against the Angels, his third home run of the game and his seventh career grand slam.

Manny Machado 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.

Manny Machado hit 12 homers, six doubles and one triple, while driving in 35 runs and scoring 23 times.

Manny Machado made 14 errors, second-most among all AL third basemen.

Manny Machado was a finalist for Rawlings Gold Glove award, losing out to fellow-AL East third baseman Evan Longoria.

On July 18,2018, Manny Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Yusniel Diaz, Dean Kremer, Rylan Bannon, Breyvic Valera and Zach Pop.

Unable to use his No 13 uniform number in Los Angeles since it was already worn by infielder Max Muncy, Manny Machado chose uniform No 8 because he was a Kobe Bryant fan growing up.

Manny Machado was fined an undisclosed amount for the way he ran into first base in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers.

Manny Machado intentionally caught the foot of Brewers' first baseman Jesus Aguilar with his own, which prompted the benches to clear.

Manny Machado was the final out of the 2018 World Series, striking out against Chris Sale to end game five.

Manny Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres on February 21,2019.

Manny Machado finished third in NL MVP voting, behind Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.

Manny Machado was named to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game after Ronald Acuna Jr.

Manny Machado played for the Dominican Republic in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, where he was nicknamed "El Ministro de la Defensa" for his defense.

Manny Machado was named the most valuable player in the first round's Pool C, in which he batted.

Manny Machado has been compared to New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, whom he considers his mentor.

Manny Machado said "it's a great honor" to be compared to Rodriguez, but he doesn't compare himself to anyone.

In November 2014, Manny Machado married his longtime girlfriend Yainee Alonso, the sister of Yonder Alonso.

Manny Machado has a dog named Kobe, as he was a huge fan of basketball player Kobe Bryant while growing up.

Manny Machado was represented by Scott Boras at the start of his career.

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