Manny Machado

Nationality: United States
Born: 1992-07-06
Birthplace: Hialeah, Florida
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 218
Position: Third Base

Manuel Arturo Machado born July 6, 1992) is a Dominican-American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. Very highly recruited from an early age, he was raised in Miami, where he attended Brito High School and was drafted by the Orioles with the third overall pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He bats and throws right-handed. In 2013, Machado earned a spot on the American League (AL) All-Star team on his way to leading the league in doubles with 51. He was also recognized as one of the best fielders in the game, winning a Gold Glove Award. Machado won his second Gold Glove in 2015. His defensive prowess has earned him frequent comparisons to former Orioles third baseman and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. Machado made his MLB debut August 9, 2012, for the Baltimore Orioles.