Anderson Machado
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2005)
Anderson Machado was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 24 career games, he hit .221 with 15 hits and 6 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 33.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 189 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-09-27
- Last Game
- 2005-07-28
Full name: Anderson Javier Machado
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 | .221 | .333 | .324 | .657 | 33 |
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 .657 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .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 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 24 | 68 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 32 | .221 | — | — | — | — | 33 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | .229 |
| Away | 10 | 33 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-28 | COL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-07-26 | COL | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-07-25 | COL | NYN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-07-24 | COL | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-16 | CIN | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-10-03 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-10-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-30 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004-09-28 | CIN | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 21 |
Salary History
Anderson Machado's recorded salaries total $616,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Machado's career ran from 2003 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CIN | NL | $316,000 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $616,000 | ||
Anderson Machado: the record in brief
Anderson Machado's major league career runs from a debut on September 27, 2003 to a final game on July 28, 2005. Machado played for the Philadelphia Phillies (2003), the Cincinnati Reds (2004 through 2005), and the Colorado Rockies (2005). Machado played primarily as a shortstop and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 25, 1981, in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 189 pounds. The bio lists the given name Anderson Javier.
Machado finished with 15 hits from 68 at bats in 24 games, which works out to .221, along with 6 RBI. Machado got on base at a .333 rate and slugged .324 (.657 OPS). Over the seasons Machado played, league hitters batted .265; the .221 career figure is 16.7% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 15, in 2004. 2004 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .268 against a league .266, a 1% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson Machado
- What years did Anderson Machado play?
- Anderson Machado played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005.
- Was Anderson Machado a pitcher?
- No. Anderson Machado was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Anderson Machado hit?
- Anderson Machado hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Anderson Machado play for?
- Anderson Machado played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2003), the Cincinnati Reds (2004–2005), and the Colorado Rockies (2005).
- What were Anderson Machado's career stats?
- In 24 games, Anderson Machado had 15 hits, 6 RBI, 7 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- How much did Anderson Machado earn in his career?
- Anderson Machado's recorded salaries total $616,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Machado's career ran from 2003 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003.
- What was Anderson Machado's salary?
- Anderson Machado's last recorded salary was $316,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $316,000, in 2005, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2005.
- What position did Anderson Machado play?
- Anderson Machado played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Anderson Machado and how much did he weigh?
- Anderson Machado was listed at 6 feet and 189 pounds.
- What was Anderson Machado's career batting average?
- Anderson Machado batted .221 over his career, with 15 hits in 68 at bats.
- How many RBI did Anderson Machado have?
- Anderson Machado drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Anderson Machado in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Anderson Machado has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.