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A day after his callup, Machado launched 2 homers Aug. 10 in his 2nd MLB game. At 20, he was the 12th-youngest hitter to record a multi-homer game
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Machado quickly became one of the game's best 2-way talents, earning his 1st Gold Glove and eventually picking up the nickname "El Ministro de la Defensa"
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Machado launched homers in each of the first 3 innings against the White Sox on Aug. 7, becoming just the 2nd AL/NL player to do so
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Machado, born in Miami to Dominican parents, said it was "an honor" to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic; he was the MVP of Pool C
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When J.J. Hardy retired following the 2017 season, Machado made a 1-year transition to shortstop, his original position
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Machado was dealt to the Dodgers before the Trade Deadline; he homered 3 times in the postseason but fell short of a World Series title
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After an eventful free agency, Machado landed in San Diego on a 10-year deal, joining a young team looking to rise into contention
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Machado helped lead the Padres to their 1st playoff berth in 14 years and finished 3rd in the NL MVP voting
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Machado emerged as the Padres¡¯ leader, slashing .298/.366/.531 with 32 home runs, while playing through a gruesome ankle injury and placing 2nd in the NL MVP voting
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Machado isn't exactly beloved in L.A., following his short stint there. He got the last laugh in ¡¯22, as the Padres beat Dodgers in the NLDS while Machado posted a 1.113 OPS.