Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Manny Machado

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Manny Machado made an impact.

Manny Machado is a professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres. He was highly scouted in high school, and drafted by the Baltimore Orioles as the third overall pick in 2010. He bats and throws right-handed and represents the Dominican Republic in international competition despite being born in the United States.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1901: Referenced Multi-Homer, Multi-Steal Game

On October 1, 2015, Manny Machado became the first Oriole since 1901 to have a multi-homer, multi-steal game.

2009: Played for 18U United States Team

In 2009, Manny Machado played for the 18U United States team in the COPABE Pan Am "AAA" Championship.

August 16, 2010: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

On August 16, 2010, Manny Machado signed a $5.25 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles just minutes before the deadline.

August 27, 2010: Professional Debut with Gulf Coast League Orioles

On August 27, 2010, Manny Machado made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Orioles, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter.

August 30, 2010: Debut with Aberdeen IronBirds

On August 30, 2010, Machado debuted with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds of the New York-Penn League, going 1-for-3 with a single while playing shortstop.

2010: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles

In 2010, Manny Machado was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the third overall pick in the MLB draft, after being highly recruited from an early age.

June 21, 2011: South Atlantic League All-Star Game Appearance

On June 21, 2011, Manny Machado appeared in the South Atlantic League All-Star Game before being promoted to the High-A Frederick Keys.

August 2012: MLB Debut with Baltimore

In August 2012, Manny Machado made his Major League Baseball debut with the Baltimore Orioles.

2012: All-Star Futures Game Selection

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

2012: MLB Promotion and First Home Runs

In 2012, Manny Machado was promoted to MLB by the Orioles and hit his first two career home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals, becoming the youngest Oriole to have a multi-homer game.

2013: Tying Career High in Home Runs

By June 18, 2015, Manny Machado had tied his career-high for home runs, which was 14 in 2013.

2013: Breakout Year and All-Star Selection

In 2013, Machado had a breakout year, earning an All-Star selection and leading the American League in doubles with 51. He also won a Gold Glove Award.

June 1, 2014: First Career Grand Slam

On June 1, 2014, Manny Machado hit his first career grand slam in a game against the Houston Astros.

2015: Full Season and Career-High Numbers

In 2015, Manny Machado appeared in all 162 games, batted .286 with 35 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 20 steals, and set career-high numbers in multiple offensive categories. He also won a Gold Glove award and finished fourth in MVP voting.

2015: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Selection

In 2015, Manny Machado was named to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game and selected to participate in the Home Run Derby.

April 28, 2017: 470-Foot Home Run

On April 28, 2017, Manny Machado hit a 470-foot home run off CC Sabathia.

2017: Multiple Grand Slams and Walk-Off Home Runs

In 2017, Manny Machado hit multiple grand slams, including a game-winning one against the Angels. He also had three walk-off home runs, the most by any MLB player that season.

July 18, 2018: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 18, 2018, Manny Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2018: Trade to Los Angeles Dodgers

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

2018: Move to Shortstop and All-Star Selection

In 2018, Manny Machado was moved back to shortstop and named the starting shortstop for the MLB All-Star Game.

2018: World Series Appearance and Final Out

In the 2018 World Series, Manny Machado and the Dodgers faced the Boston Red Sox, with Machado making the final out in the deciding game five.

February 21, 2019: Signed with San Diego Padres

On February 21, 2019, Manny Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres, which at the time was the largest free-agent contract in American sports history.

February 28, 2023: Signed Contract Extension with Padres

On February 28, 2023, Manny Machado signed an 11-year, $350 million contract extension with the Padres, including a full no-trade provision, keeping him with the team through 2033.

July 27, 2024: 1,000th Career RBI

On July 27, 2024, Manny Machado homered for his 1,000th career RBI at Camden Yards, driving in three runs in a 9-4 Padres victory.

September 10, 2024: Padres Career Home Run Leader

On September 10, 2024, Manny Machado became the Padres' new career home run leader with 164, surpassing Nate Colbert's record after homering off George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners.

April 8, 2025: 1,000th Career Run

On April 8, 2025, Manny Machado scored his 1,000th career run against the Athletics, hitting a solo home run in the first inning, although the Padres lost the game 10-4.