History of Max Muncy in Timeline

Max Muncy is a professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2012, he played for them in 2015 and 2016 before joining the Dodgers in 2018. Muncy played college baseball at Baylor University before turning pro. He has achieved success with the Dodgers, including winning the World Series in both 2020 and 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1956: Gil Hodges Reached Base Five Times

In Game 2 of the 1956 World Series, Gil Hodges reached base all five times he came to bat, a feat later matched by Max Muncy.

August 25, 1990: Maxwell Steven Muncy Born

On August 25, 1990, Maxwell Steven Muncy was born. He is currently an American professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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2008: Manny Ramirez Reached Base Five Times

In Game 4 of the 2008 NLCS, Manny Ramirez reached base all five times he came to bat, a feat later matched by Max Muncy.

2009: Drafted by Cleveland Indians

In 2009, Max Muncy was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 41st round of the Major League Baseball draft out of Keller High School in Keller, Texas, but he did not sign with the team.

2010: Played for Baylor Bears and Wareham Gatemen

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: Continued with Baylor Bears and Wareham Gatemen

In 2011, Max Muncy continued to play college baseball for the Baylor Bears and the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2012: Final Season with Baylor Bears

In 2012, Max Muncy completed his three years at Baylor University, where he had a .311 batting average with 27 home runs and was twice chosen to the All-Big 12 Conference team.

2012: Professional Debut with Burlington Bees

In 2012, Max Muncy was drafted by the Oakland Athletics and made his professional debut with the Burlington Bees of the Single-A Midwest League, hitting .275 with four home runs in 64 games.

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.

2013: Promotion to Midland RockHounds

In 2013, Max Muncy began the season with the Stockton Ports before being promoted to the Midland RockHounds, leading the California League with 21 home runs and 76 RBIs at the time of his promotion. He finished the season hitting .273 with 25 home runs and 100 RBIs.

2014: Returned to Midland RockHounds

In 2014, Max Muncy returned to the Midland RockHounds, where he hit .264 in 122 games.

2015: MLB Promotion and Debut

In 2015, Max Muncy began the season with the Nashville Sounds before being promoted to the major leagues on April 25 after an injury to Ben Zobrist. He made his debut as the starting third baseman against the Houston Astros. On May 17, he hit his first major league home run. He finished the year batting .206 in 45 games for Oakland.

2015: MLB Debut with Athletics

In 2015, Max Muncy played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics, marking his debut in the major leagues.

2016: Played for the Athletics

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

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. In 109 games, he hit .309 with 12 homers and 44 RBIs.

April 17, 2018: Called up to the Dodgers

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

November 2018: Marriage to Kellie

In November 2018, Max Muncy and his wife, Kellie, got married.

2018: World Series Performance

During the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox, Max Muncy hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 3, which was the longest game in World Series history. He batted .235 in the series with one home run.

2018: Joined the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2018, Max Muncy joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.

August 30, 2019: Placed on Injured List

On August 30, 2019, Max Muncy was placed on the injured list with a wrist fracture.

February 6, 2020: Contract Extension with Dodgers

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

2020: World Series win

In 2020, Max Muncy won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2020: Will Smith Reached Base Five Times

In Game 3 of the 2020 NLDS, Will Smith reached base all five times he came to bat, a feat later matched by Max Muncy.

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.

July 2021: Welcomed a Daughter

In July 2021, Max Muncy and his wife Kellie welcomed a daughter.

August 22, 2022: Signed 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: Played Primarily at Third Base

In 2023, Max Muncy played in 135 games as the primary third baseman, batting .212 with 36 home runs and a career-high 105 RBI.

2023: Dodgers Swept in NLDS

In 2023, the Dodgers were swept in the NLDS by the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Max Muncy recording only two hits in 11 at-bats during the three games.

May 5, 2024: Career-High Three Home Runs

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

2024: Record-Tying Post-Season Performance

During the 2024 NLCS, Max Muncy hit his 13th career post-season homerun, tying the Dodgers franchise record. In Game 3, he reached base all five times he came to bat. He reached base his first four at-bats in Game 4 as well, extending his on base streak to 12 straight appearances.