In doing so, Machado joined an unique membership. He is now one in every of 12 gamers with 350 or extra residence runs and a couple of,000 or extra hits by way of their age-32 seasons. Eight of those gamers are HOFers: Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson and Ken Griffey Jr.
Machado may nonetheless be thought-about a polarizing star, regardless of the spectacular milestone. All through his profession, he has confronted criticism for not giving his greatest effort on each play.
“I am not the kind of participant that is going to be ‘Johnny Hustle,'” Machado stated of this criticism in October 2018, via The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
He is not at all times respectful to opposing followers, both. A TikTok video that surfaced in June confirmed Machado pretending he was about to toss a ball to a fan in a street sport towards the Los Angeles Dodgers. He then directed an obscene gesture toward the fan and saved the ball.
HOF voters, nevertheless, could also be prepared to disregard that, contemplating his spectacular résumé.
In 14 seasons with the Padres, Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles, he has been chosen to the All-Star Sport seven instances and gained two Silver Sluggers and two Gold Gloves. He additionally completed second in Nationwide League MVP voting throughout the 2022 season.
Machado takes wonderful care of his physique, so he ought to proceed to play at an elite stage the remainder of his profession.
“Coming (to the Padres), I keep in mind simply seeing the best way he prepares and takes care of his physique,” Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts stated, via The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. “That is the rationale he has so many hits. He is performed so many video games. That is the rationale, man.”
Machado might not be thought-about a fan favourite, however it seems he is on monitor to Cooperstown, N.Y. His numbers and accomplishments assist that declare.
