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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).
Jan 5, 2024 · CHICAGO -- Veteran catcher Martín Maldonado signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the White Sox, which includes a club option for 2025, on Friday. Infielder Zach Remillard was designated for assignment to make room for Maldonado on the 40-man roster, which stands at 40.
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...
Jul 8, 2023 · Moments after Neris pitched his way into -- and out of -- a bases-loaded jam in the eighth, Maldonado slugged a solo homer to left field off reliever Andrés Muñoz to send the Astros to a 3-2 win over the Mariners on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
Nov 1, 2021 · It worked, and it made him one of the central figures of an Astros win that forced a Game 6 on Tuesday back in Houston. Three innings before the crucial walk, Maldonado hit a sacrifice fly...
Nov 1, 2021 · Maldonado added a sacrifice fly and an RBI single, saving his best game of the postseason for when the Astros needed it most.
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Aug 2, 2023 · When Martín Maldonado caught Framber Valdez’s no-hitter for the Houston Astros against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night, it gave him three in his career, tying him for third-most in MLB history.
