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 currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. He was drafted third overall in 2010 by the Baltimore Orioles after being highly recruited out of Brito High School in Miami. Machado bats and throws right-handed and has also played for the Dominican Republic national baseball team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 16, 2010: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

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

August 27, 2010: Professional Debut

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: Aberdeen IronBirds Debut

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

2010: Keith Law's Evaluation

In 2010, Keith Law from ESPN.com suggested that if Machado remained at shortstop, he had the potential to be an offensive All-Star with at least average defensive skills.

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

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

2012: MLB Debut and First Home Runs

In August 2012, Manny Machado was promoted to MLB by the Orioles and hit his first two career home runs on the following day against the Kansas City Royals. He later hit his first postseason home run in the ALDS.

2013: Fangraphs Evaluation

In 2013, during his first full MLB season, Fangraphs assessed Machado as the best third baseman in baseball by a significant margin.

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.

October 1, 2015: Multi-Homer, Multi-Steal Game

On October 1, 2015, Manny Machado became the first Oriole to have a multi-homer, multi-steal game since 1901, achieving this against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2015: Career-High Season and Gold Glove Award

In 2015, Manny Machado played in all 162 games, batting .286 with 35 home runs and 86 RBIs. He also won his second Gold Glove and finished fourth in MVP voting. He also set career-high numbers in multiple metrics.

2015: All-Star Selection and Home Run Derby

In 2015, Manny Machado was named to the American League All-Star Game roster and selected to participate in the Home Run Derby, marking a significant milestone in his career.

April 28, 2017: 470-Foot Home Run

On April 28, 2017, Manny Machado hit a 470-foot home run off CC Sabathia against the New York Yankees.

2017: Multiple Grand Slams and Walk-Off Home Runs

During 2017, Manny Machado hit multiple grand slams, including a game-winning one against the Angels in August. He also hit three walk-off home runs during the 2017 season.

July 18, 2018: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 18, 2018, Manny Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Baltimore Orioles. As part of the trade, the Orioles received Yusniel Diaz, Dean Kremer, Rylan Bannon, Breyvic Valera, and Zach Pop.

2018: Return to Shortstop and All-Star Selection

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

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.

2021: Named to MLB All-Star Game

In 2021, Machado was named to the MLB All-Star Game after Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered a torn ACL. He finished the 2021 season with a .278 batting average, 28 home runs, and 106 RBIs, also leading the National League with 11 sacrifice flies.

2022: Finished Second in NL MVP Voting

In 2022, Machado finished the season with a .298 batting average, 32 home runs, and 102 RBIs. He finished sixth in the National League in RBIs, runs scored, and extra-base hits, and finished second in NL MVP voting behind Paul Goldschmidt.

February 28, 2023: Signed Contract Extension with Padres

On February 28, 2023, 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.