Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player (Third Baseman/Shortstop) |
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| Nationality | American (Dominican-American) |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL, USA |
Latest News about Manny Machado
27/09/2026
Machado reached the 30-home-run mark for the season with a three-run homer in a 10-7 win over the Diamondbacks. The performance extended a strong late-season surge in which he had produced multiple big hits and RBIs over a short stretch.
24/09/2026
Machado hit his team-leading 29th home run in a 5-1 Padres win over the Dodgers, giving San Diego an important late-season victory. The blast came against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and was one of the standout moments in the game.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manuel Arturo Machado |
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| Nickname | El Ministro |
| Debut | 09/08/2012 (Baltimore Orioles) |
| Other Nicknames | Hakuna Machado, Baby Face Assassin, El Ministro de Defensa, Mr. Miami |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 218 lbs (99 kg) |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Personal Life
| Residence | Hialeah, Florida (humble beginnings) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Vanessa Martinez |
| Brother-in-law | Yonder Alonso |
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Career
| Draft | 2010 MLB Draft, 1st Round, 3rd Overall Pick by Baltimore Orioles |
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| Contract | 11 yrs/$350M (2023-2033) |
| Current Salary | $17,090,909 (2025) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/machados13/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest Oriole and 12th youngest player in MLB history to have a multi-homer game (2012) | |
| 2. Tied Ty Cobb's record for most multi-hit games before age 21 (2013) | |
| 3. Known as 'El Ministro de la Defensa' for elite defense | |
| 4. Launched home runs in first 3 innings of a game (2016) | |
| 5. Hit a grand slam (his 26th of the 2025 season) on 09/17/2025 against Jake Cronenworth |