Anderson Machado, baseball player, 2003-2005

Anderson Machado

Born: 1/25/1981 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2003-09-27 | Final Game: 2005-07-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: Anderson Javier Machado

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Biography

Anderson Machado was a professional baseball player born in 1981 who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Machado's career spanned a total of 24 games across two seasons with the Florida Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 4 stolen bases during his brief time in the majors. In his career, Machado compiled 15 hits, contributing 6 RBIs and finishing with a batting average of .221. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and create opportunities for his teammates showcased his role as a utility player during a period characterized by a blend of emerging talents and established stars in the league. Despite his limited appearances, Machado's journey through the majors reflects the challenges and pathways of many players in the early 2000s, a time when the game was evolving with a focus on both speed and power.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 68 7 15 5 1 0 6 4 12 32 0.221 0.333 0.324 0.657 33.5

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

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

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 13.1% below 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
2003 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 17 56 6 15 5 1 0 4 3 10 26 0.268 .266 (+1%) .335 (+13%) .427 (-8%) .762 (+1%) 33.5
2005 CIN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 COL NL 4 10 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 21 20 30 42 5 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 CIN SS 17 16 23 36 4 7
2005 COL SS 4 4 7 6 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 CIN NL $316,000
2004 CIN NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $616,000