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Martín Benjamín Maldonado (born August 16, 1986) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs.
Fullname: Martín Maldonado. Nickname: Martincito. Born: 8/16/1986 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. Draft: 2004, Anaheim Angels, Round: 27, Overall Pick: 803. High School: Juan Jose Maunez, Naguabo, PR. Debut: 9/03/2011. Follow: View More Bio Info +.
Martín Maldonado. Position: Catcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 230lb (183cm, 104kg) Team: Chicago White Sox (majors) , in Naguabo, Draft: Drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 27th round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from Dr Juan J Nunez HS (Naguabo, Puerto Rico).
Nov 1, 2021 · Martín Maldonado was already seated and several answers in about his pivotal role in World Series Game 5, which saw the Astros erase a first-inning grand slam in an incredible...
Oct 26, 2021 · A 27th round draft pick and late bloomer, Maldonado made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers when he was 25. Long known for his defense (his nickname is Machete because he cuts down...
Nov 1, 2021 · Maldonado's performance helped take the Astros from down 3-1 to heading back to Houston for Game 6 -- and a potential Game 7. "It means a lot," an emotional Maldonado said.
Jul 8, 2023 · Maldonado stepped to the plate with one out in the eighth inning and crushed a 1-1 slider from Muñoz -- Seattle's best reliever -- for his sixth homer of the year. It was the Astros’ first hit since their two-run first inning -- a span of 22 plate appearances between hits.
