Manuel Arturo Machado is a Dominican-American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball.
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Born and raised in Miami, Machado attended Brito High School and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the third overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft. He bats and throws right-handed.
Machado made his professional MLB debut in August 2012. He had his breakout year in 2013, earning a spot on the American League (AL) All-Star team, leading the league in doubles with 51.
Machado was also recognized as one of the best fielders in the game, winning a Gold Glove Award. He won his second Gold Glove in 2015 and made the All-Star Game in 2015, 2016, and 2018.
His defensive prowess has earned him frequent comparisons to former Orioles’ third baseman and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson.
In 2018, Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped the team reach the World Series. He later moved to San Diego Padres.
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Machado was named to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game after Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered a torn ACL. He finished the 2021 season batting .278/.347/.489 with 28 home runs and 106 RBIs. He led the National League with 11 sacrifice flies.
Manny Machado Contract
On February 21, 2019, Manny Machado signed a 10-year, $300,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including a $20,000,000 signing bonus, $300,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $30,000,000.
It was the largest free-agent contract in American sports history.
Manny Machado Salary
Manny Machado earned an average salary of $30,000,000 annually.
Manny Machado Age
Manny Machado is 29 years old as of 2021.
Manny Machado Height
Manny Machado stands at a height of 6 feet and 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.
Manny Machado Weight
Manny Machado weighs 218 pounds (98kg).
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