After catching his breath from playing in the All-Star Game, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has taken off with his bat and glove in the second half of the season. Hopefully, it will be enough to join the conversation in contending for the 2025 National League Most Valuable Player Award.
Machado is putting on a hitting display
Batting for average is emphasized less in today’s baseball. But Machado has been putting on a hitting display since the second half started. He is batting .388 (21-54) with 3 HRs and 15 RBIs. Machado has turned pitchers’ mistakes into runs for team victories.