History of Max Muncy in Timeline

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. After playing for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016, he joined the Dodgers in 2018. He has been a key player for the Dodgers, contributing to their World Series victories in 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.

August 25, 1990: Max Muncy is born

On August 25, 1990, Maxwell Steven Muncy was born. He is an American professional baseball infielder.

Others born on this day/year

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.

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, but he did not sign with them.

2010: Plays 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: Continues with Baylor Bears and Wareham Gatemen

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

2012: Concludes time with Baylor Bears

In 2012, Max Muncy concluded his time playing college baseball for the Baylor Bears, having played for them since 2010.

2012: Professional debut with Burlington Bees

In 2012, Max Muncy 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 started the season with the Stockton Ports before being promoted to the Midland RockHounds. He led the California League with 21 home runs and 76 RBIs at the time of his promotion.

2014: Plays for Midland RockHounds

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

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Max Muncy played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics, marking his debut in Major League Baseball.

2015: Promotion to Major Leagues and First Home Run

In 2015, Max Muncy was promoted to the major leagues by 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: Plays for the Athletics

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

2016: Splits Time Between Nashville and Oakland

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

January 3, 2017: Designated for Assignment by the Athletics

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

April 27, 2017: Signs Minor League Contract with 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 of the PCL.

April 17, 2018: Called Up to the Dodgers

On April 17, 2018, Max Muncy was called up to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hit his 20th home run in his 183rd at-bat, setting a franchise record.

November 2018: Marriage to Kellie

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

2018: World Series walk-off home run

During the 2018 World Series, in the third game against the Boston Red Sox, Max Muncy hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning, ending the longest game in World Series history after seven hours and 20 minutes.

2018: Joins Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2018, Max Muncy joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking a new chapter in his MLB career.

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: Signs 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.

2020: Wins the World Series with the Dodgers

In 2020, Max Muncy won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a significant milestone in his career.

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.

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: Welcomes Daughter

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

August 22, 2022: Signs 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: Plays primarily at third base

In 2023, Max Muncy primarily played at third base for the Dodgers. The team was swept in the 2023 NLDS by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: Primary Third Baseman and Contract Extension

In 2023, Max Muncy remained the primary third baseman, playing in 135 games. After the season, he signed a two-year, $24 million contract extension with the Dodgers that also contained a $10 million club option for 2026.

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: Post-Season Accomplishments

In 2024, Max Muncy hit his 13th career post-season homerun in Game 3 of the NLCS, tying the Dodgers franchise record. However, he struggled in the 2024 World Series, going hitless in 16 at-bats.