Max 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. He debuted with the Athletics in 2015 and 2016 and then found success after joining the Dodgers in 2018. Muncy played a key role in the Dodgers' World Series championships in 2020 and 2024. He is known for his power hitting and versatility in the infield.
In the 1956 World Series, Gil Hodges reached base all five times in a game, a feat that Max Muncy later matched in 2024.
On August 25, 1990, Maxwell Steven Muncy was born. He is now a professional baseball infielder.
In the 2008 NLCS, Manny Ramirez reached base all five times in a game, a feat that Max Muncy later matched in 2024.
In 2009, Max Muncy was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 41st round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with the team.
In 2010, Max Muncy began playing college baseball for the Baylor Bears and also played for the Wareham Gatemen in the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2011, Max Muncy played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2012, Max Muncy concluded his baseball career at Baylor University.
In 2012, Max Muncy made his professional baseball debut with the Burlington Bees.
In 2012, Max Muncy was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.
In 2013, Max Muncy was promoted to the Midland RockHounds after leading the California League in home runs and RBIs.
In 2014, Max Muncy played for the Midland RockHounds, achieving a .264 batting average in 122 games.
In 2015, Max Muncy made his Major League Baseball debut with the Oakland Athletics.
In 2015, Max Muncy was promoted to the major leagues and hit his first major league home run on May 17.
In 2016, Max Muncy played his second season in MLB with the Oakland Athletics.
In 2016, Max Muncy split the season between the Nashville Sounds and the Oakland Athletics.
On January 3, 2017, Max Muncy was designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.
On April 27, 2017, Max Muncy signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to the Oklahoma City Dodgers.
On April 17, 2018, Max Muncy was called up to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In November 2018, Max Muncy married his wife, Kellie.
In 2018, during the third game of the World Series, Max Muncy hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning, concluding the longest game in World Series history.
On August 30, 2019, Max Muncy was placed on the injured list due to a wrist fracture.
On February 6, 2020, Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a three-year contract extension.
In 2020, Max Muncy won the World Series as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In the 2020 NLDS, Will Smith reached base all five times in a game, a feat that Max Muncy later matched in 2024.
On May 30, 2021, Max Muncy hit his 100th career home run against the San Francisco Giants.
In July 2021, Max Muncy and his wife, Kellie, welcomed a daughter.
On August 22, 2022, Max Muncy signed a one-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2023, Max Muncy played under his contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2023, Max Muncy remained the primary third baseman for the Dodgers, achieving a career-high in RBI.
On May 5, 2024, Max Muncy had four hits, including a career-high three home runs, against the Atlanta Braves.
In 2024, Max Muncy secured his second World Series title as a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2024, Max Muncy tied the Dodgers franchise record for post-season home runs.
In 2024, the Dodgers had a club option for Max Muncy.
In 2026, the Dodgers have a $10 million club option for Max Muncy.