Manny Machado

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).

Very highly recruited from an early age, he was raised in Miami, where he 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.

He has played for the Dominican Republic national baseball team.

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

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

He signed a $5.25 million contract, just minutes before the deadline on August 16, 2010.

While his agent Scott Boras was negotiating his contract, Machado spent the summer of 2010 playing for USA Baseball's 18-and-under national team.

Machado was introduced to the Orioles in mid-September when the Orioles hosted the New York Yankees.

On August 22, Machado reported to the Orioles minor league complex to join the Gulf Coast League Orioles.

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

He played as the designated hitter.

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

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.

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

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

He hit five home runs before May 1, and was named the South Atlantic League player of the week for April 25 – May 1.

After missing several weeks with a knee injury, he returned to play 10 more games and appear in the SAL All-Star Game on June 21, 2011.

After the game, he was promoted to the High-A Frederick Keys.

Machado made his MLB debut in August 2012.

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

The Orioles promoted Machado to MLB from the Double-A Bowie Baysox on August 9, against the Kansas City Royals.

He started at third base, as the team already had J. J. Hardy at shortstop.

The following day, against the same opponent, he hit his first and second career home runs, making him the youngest Oriole and 12th youngest player in major league history to have a multi-homer game.

The two home runs were both off former number-one overall draft choice Luke Hochevar.

He then hit his third career home run on August 12 off Bruce Chen.

In Game 3 of the 2012 ALDS, Machado hit his first career postseason home run.

The Orioles lost the division series to the New York Yankees in five games.

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

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

Machado won his second Gold Glove in 2015, and made the All-Star Game in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2022.

His defensive prowess has earned him frequent comparisons to former Orioles third baseman and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson.

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

That offseason, Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres, the richest contract in the history of North American sports at the time.

Machado was born and raised in Miami, Florida.

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

He is of Dominican heritage.

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

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

He grew up a fan of the Miami Marlins.