Manny Machado
Machado's best baseball might be behind him, but he's aging more gracefully than most third basemen. That .279 career average tells only half the story — his plate discipline has quietly improved in recent years, walking more and striking out less than during his Baltimore days.
The defensive metrics paint a complicated picture. Those two Gold Gloves came early in his career, and while his range has diminished, his arm strength remains elite. He's evolved into more of a steady presence than a spectacular one at the hot corner.
Seven All-Star selections and 369 home runs represent solid Hall of Fame credentials, though he'll need a few more productive seasons to cement his case. His 2020 breakout in San Diego showed he could still reach peak form when healthy and motivated.
| Date | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .172 |
| Jun 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .171 |
| May 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .174 |
| May 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .178 |
| May 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .171 |
| May 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .169 |
| May 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .173 |
| May 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .170 |
| May 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .174 |
| May 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .176 |
Career · Batting
17 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | — | 51 | 191 | 7 | 26 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | 156 | 667 | 14 | 71 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 82 | 327 | 12 | 32 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 162 | 633 | 35 | 86 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | 157 | 640 | 37 | 96 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 156 | 630 | 33 | 95 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 96 | 365 | 24 | 65 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 66 | 267 | 13 | 42 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 162 | 632 | 37 | 107 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 156 | 587 | 32 | 85 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 60 | 224 | 16 | 47 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 153 | 564 | 28 | 106 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 150 | 578 | 32 | 102 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 138 | 543 | 30 | 91 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 152 | 593 | 29 | 105 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | 159 | 615 | 27 | 95 | — | — | — |
| 2026 | — | 59 | 213 | 11 | 32 | — | — | — |
| Career | 2115 | 8269 | 417 | 1283 | — | — | — | |
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