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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.
Martín Maldonado is a catcher for the Chicago White Sox. He has played 11 seasons in the majors, won a World Series and a Gold Glove, and has a career batting average of .203.
- Naguabo, Puerto Rico
- August 16, 1986
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 +.
Jan 5, 2024 · The veteran catcher joins a young pitching staff and a strong lineup in Chicago, with a club option for 2025. Maldonado has 13 years of MLB experience and 8,663 innings caught, and worked with manager Pedro Grifol in Kansas City.
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...
- James Wagner
Apr 21, 2021 · The Astros signed Maldonado to a one-year deal worth $5 million with a vesting option for 2023, keeping him and Jason Castro as one of the most experienced catching tandems in baseball. Maldonado said the extension talks affected his performance in the first part of the season, but he is happy to stay in Houston.
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...
