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. He has won the World Series with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024.

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1956: Gil Hodges accomplished the feat

In Game 2 of the 1956 World Series Gil Hodges reached base all five times he came to bat in the game, with three walks, a single and the homer.

August 25, 1990: Max Muncy Born

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

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2008: Manny Ramirez accomplished the feat

In Game 4 of the 2008 NLCS Manny Ramirez reached base all five times he came to bat in the game, with three walks, a single and the homer.

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, though 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 for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2011: Plays for Wareham Gatemen

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

2012: Professional Debut with Burlington Bees

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

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: Plays for Baylor Bears

Max Muncy played college baseball for the Baylor Bears from 2010 to 2012

2013: Promotion to Midland RockHounds

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

2014: Plays for Midland RockHounds

In 2014, Max Muncy returned to Midland, playing in 122 games for the RockHounds.

2015: MLB Debut with Athletics

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

2015: Promoted to Major Leagues

In 2015, Max Muncy was promoted to the major leagues with the Oakland Athletics on April 25 after an injury to Ben Zobrist, and he hit his first major league home run on May 17 against the Chicago White Sox.

2016: Plays for Athletics

In 2016, Max Muncy continued playing for the Oakland Athletics in Major League Baseball.

2016: Splits Season Between Nashville and Oakland

In 2016, Max Muncy split the season between the Nashville Sounds and the Oakland Athletics.

January 3, 2017: Designated for Assignment

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.

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 married his wife, Kellie.

2018: World Series Game 3 Walk-Off Homer

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, concluding the longest game in World Series history.

2018: Joins 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: Signs Contract Extension with Dodgers

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

2020: World Series Win

In 2020, Max Muncy won the World Series as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2020: Will Smith accomplished the feat

In Game 3 of the 2020 NLDS Will Smith reached base all five times he came to bat in the game, with three walks, a single and the homer.

July 2021: Birth of 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 with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2023 season.

2023: Plays as Primary Third Baseman

In 2023, Max Muncy remained the primary third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, playing in 135 games.

2023: Contract Extension Details

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

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: Wins World Series with Dodgers

In 2024, Max Muncy wins another World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2024: Ties Dodgers Post-Season Homerun Record

In Game 3 of the 2024 NLCS against the New York Mets, Max Muncy hit his 13th career post-season homerun, tying the Dodgers franchise record.

2024: Contract Extension Option

Max Muncy's contract extension signed in 2022 included a $10 million club option for 2024.

2025: Hit in Five Different Countries

After playing in the 2025 Tokyo Series, Max Muncy became the fourth player in MLB history with a hit in five different countries: the United States, Mexico, South Korea, Canada, and Japan.