Alejandro Machado, baseball player, 2005-2005

Alejandro Machado

Born: 4/26/1982 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2005-09-02 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alejandro Jose Machado

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Biography

Alejandro Machado was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2009. Born in 1982, Machado played as a position player primarily for two teams during his career. His time in the major leagues was marked by a total of 10 games, where he recorded 1 hit and achieved a batting average of 0.2. Despite the limited number of opportunities, his presence in the game reflected the competitive spirit and the challenges faced by players in securing regular roles within the MLB. Machado’s playing style was characterized by his agility and determination, though he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his time on the field. He also did not attempt any stolen bases, which may indicate a more conservative approach to base running. His career, although short, contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during a period when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity following the early 2000s steroid controversy. Machado's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspire to make their mark in a sport where only a few achieve lasting fame.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 0.333 0.400 0.733 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2005 BOS AL 10 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS1 BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 0 0 0 0
OF 6 0 3 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 BOS 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0
2005 BOS OF 6 0 3 0 0 0
2005 BOS SS 1 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 3
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 MIN AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $380,000