Career Timeline of Max Muncy: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Max Muncy made an impact.

Maxwell Steven Muncy is a professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He played college baseball at Baylor before being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2012. After playing for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016, he joined the Dodgers in 2018. Muncy has achieved significant success with the Dodgers, including World Series championships in 2020, 2024 and 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Drafted by Cleveland Indians

In 2009, Max Muncy was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 41st round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign with them.

2010: College Baseball and Summer League

In 2010, Max Muncy played college baseball for the Baylor Bears and also played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2011: Summer League Baseball

In 2011, Max Muncy played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2012: College Baseball at Baylor

In 2012, Max Muncy played college baseball for the Baylor Bears.

2012: Drafted by Oakland Athletics

In 2012, Max Muncy was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft after playing college baseball for the Baylor Bears.

2012: Professional Debut with Burlington Bees

In 2012, after being drafted, Max Muncy made his professional debut with the Burlington Bees of the Single-A Midwest League.

2013: Promotion to Midland RockHounds

In 2013, Max Muncy began the season with the Stockton Ports before being promoted to the Midland RockHounds.

2014: Played for Midland RockHounds

In 2014, Max Muncy played for the Midland RockHounds, hitting .264 in 122 games.

2015: Played Winter Ball

During the 2015-16 offseason, Max Muncy played winter ball for the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

2015: MLB Debut with Athletics

In 2015, Max Muncy played in Major League Baseball for the first time with the Oakland Athletics.

2015: MLB Promotion and First Home Run

In 2015, Max Muncy was promoted to the major leagues with the Oakland Athletics on April 25, and on May 17, he hit his first major league home run off of Jeff Samardzija of the Chicago White Sox. He batted .206 in 45 games for Oakland.

2016: Continued with Athletics

In 2016, Max Muncy continued playing for the Oakland Athletics in MLB.

2016: Split Season Between Nashville and Oakland

In 2016, Max Muncy split the season between the Nashville Sounds and Oakland Athletics, batting .186 in 51 major league games and .251 in 64 minor league games.

January 3, 2017: Designated for Assignment

On January 3, 2017, Max Muncy was designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.

April 27, 2017: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

On April 27, 2017, Max Muncy signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to the Oklahoma City Dodgers.

April 17, 2018: Called Up to Dodgers

On April 17, 2018, Max Muncy was called up to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2018: Joined Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2018, Max Muncy joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2018: World Series Game 3 Heroics

In 2018, during the third game of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox, Max Muncy hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning, concluding the longest game in World Series history.

February 6, 2020: Contract Extension with Dodgers

On February 6, 2020, Max Muncy and the Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $26 million contract extension with a $13 million option for a fourth year.

May 30, 2021: 100th Career Home Run

On May 30, 2021, Max Muncy hit his 100th career home run off of Zack Littell of the San Francisco Giants.

August 22, 2022: Contract Extension

On August 22, 2022, Max Muncy signed a one-year contract extension worth $13.5 million for the 2023 season, which also included a $10 million club option for 2024, with incentives.

2023: Contract Extension in 2022

In 2023, Max Muncy played as the primary third baseman and in 2022 he signed a one-year contract extension worth $13.5 million for the season.

May 5, 2024: Career-High Three Home Runs

On May 5, 2024, Max Muncy had a career-high three home runs in a game against the Atlanta Braves.

2024: Contract Option in 2022

In 2024, there was a $10 million club option in the contract extension that Max Muncy signed in 2022.

2025: Hosted Charity Wine Event

In 2025, Max Muncy and his wife Kellie partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to host "Uncork for a Cause", a charity wine event at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown to support the Dodgers Foundation and the YMCA of the Foothills’ wildfire relief programs.

2025: MLB History Maker and Bone Bruise

In 2025, Max Muncy became the fourth player in MLB history with a hit in five different countries and had 200th career home run off pitcher Will Warren of the Yankees and later in the year, Muncy also suffered a bone bruise in his left knee.

2025: Third World Series Championship and Contract Option Picked Up

In 2025, Max Muncy contributed two key home runs in the World Series, helping the Dodgers secure their third consecutive championship. After the season, the Dodgers picked up his club option for the 2026 season.

February 12, 2026: Contract Extension

On February 12, 2026, the Dodgers signed Max Muncy to a one-year, $7 million contract extension for the 2027 season that also included a $10 million club option for 2028 (or $3 million buy out).