Major Leaguer resume Vol.57 / WBC Player’s resume Vol.43: Manny Machado (San Diego Padres): Major Candidate for Team Dominican Republic: “Bit rugged, Big Star!”

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Today's player's resume concerns the San Diego Padres' slugger, Manny Machado. He will commit to Team Dominican Republic in the 2022 World Baseball Classic.

The KAISPO's baseball analyst said,
"Machado has been a top player since his amateur days and has become widely known as one of the best players since joining the Major. He has performed at a high level every year. In 2022, Machado batted.298 with 32 homers and 102 RBIs, competing for the NL MVP award. He is strong on the off-speed ball hitting and has the skill to deliver a batted ball into the stands with his wrist strength and hip rotation. He also captivates fans with his strong arm as a third baseman. I am sure he is a crucial player in the Padres' long-awaited World Series title."

Manny Machado, a well-known player as a high school senior, was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the third overall pick, following Bryce Harper and Jameson Taillon in the 2010 MLB draft. He made his big league debut against the Kansas City Royals on August 9th, 2012, as a starting third baseman and batting ninth, going 2-for-4 with a triple.

Since the 2013 season, he has become a leading player for Baltimore, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Diego Padres and one of the greatest players in MLB. Machado has appeared All-Star six times, received the Gold Glove twice, and the Silver Slugger once.

The 30-year-old right-handed hitter has hit 30+ homers five years in a row since 2015. In 2020, the pandemic-shortened season,  Machado batted .304 with a .950 OPS, 16 long balls, and 47 RBIs for San Diego to win his first Silver Slugger. In 2021, he recorded .278 with 28 home runs and the National League's third most, 106 RBIs. In 2022, he marked a slash line of .298/.366/.531 with 32 homers and 102 RBIs and showed brilliant defense as a third baseman, competing for the National League MVP with Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt.

In his major league career, Machado has batted .282 with 283 home runs and 853 RBIs in 1445 games at the end of the 2022 season.
(MLB No.320 KAISPO No.1501)