Robert Machado

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2004)

Robert Machado was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004 for 6 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 253 career games, he hit .230 with 146 hits, 11 home runs, and 61 RBI.

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

AVG .230
HR 11
RBI 61
H 146
OPS .626
PIV -1,720
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 205 lb
Born
6/3/1973 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut
1996-07-24
Last Game
2004-09-18

Full name: Robert Alexis Machado

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Career Batting Statistics

Robert Machado — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
253 636 66 146 36 2 11 61 0 45 135 .230 .282 .344 .626 -1,720

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OPS .626 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Robert Machado Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1996 CHA AL 4 6 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 .667 — — — — 0.0
1997 CHA AL 10 15 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 6 .200 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHA AL 34 111 14 23 6 0 3 15 0 7 22 .207 .266 (-22%) .335 (-24%) .420 (-19%) .755 (-21%) -402.8
1999 MON NL 17 22 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 .182 — — — — 0.0
2000 SEA AL 8 14 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 4 .214 — — — — 0.0
2001 CHN NL 52 135 13 30 10 0 2 13 0 7 26 .222 .263 (-16%) .332 (-20%) .426 (-20%) .758 (-20%) -464.6
2002 CHN NL 22 58 5 16 4 0 1 5 0 5 11 .276 .261 (+6%) .331 (+1%) .416 (-5%) .747 (-2%) -19.7
2002 MIL NL 51 153 14 39 10 1 2 17 0 12 30 .255 .261 (-2%) .331 (-7%) .416 (-11%) .747 (-9%) -19.7
2003 BAL AL 18 49 8 13 1 0 1 3 0 6 12 .265 — — — — -47.7
2004 BAL AL 37 73 5 11 3 0 1 3 0 4 18 .151 .266 (-43%) .335 (-42%) .427 (-46%) .762 (-44%) -543.3
Career · 10 seasons 253 636 66 146 36 2 11 61 0 45 135 .230 — — — — -1,498

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Robert Machado — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1192983165733.218
Away1343383581428.240

Last 10 Games — Batting

Robert Machado — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2004-09-18 BALMINW 100000000
2004-09-03 BALNYYW 100000000
2004-08-31 BALTBRW 100000001
2004-08-28 BALTEXL 200000021
2004-08-27 BALTEXL 400000001
2004-08-25 BALOAKL 301000001
2004-08-24 BALOAKL 300000000
2004-08-23 BALOAKL 000000000
2004-08-18 BALOAKL 300000000
2004-08-17 BALOAKL 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Robert Machado — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 8 1 0 1
C 242 172 1241 129 13 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Robert Machado — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 CHA C 4 2 6 0 0 0
1997 CHA C 10 4 34 3 0 1
1998 CHA C 34 33 189 17 4 0
1999 MON C 17 3 33 3 0 0
2000 SEA C 8 3 35 2 0 1
2001 CHN C 47 34 317 20 1 3
2002 CHN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 CHN C 21 15 110 25 2 2
2002 MIL 1B 2 0 8 1 0 1
2002 MIL C 48 45 277 31 4 5
2003 BAL C 18 14 83 14 1 3
2004 BAL C 35 19 157 14 1 6

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Robert Machado Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 242
First Base 3

Salary History

Robert Machado — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2002 CHN NL $277,500
1999 MON NL $200,000
1998 CHA AL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $652,500

Robert Machado: the record in brief

Robert Machado's major league career runs from a debut on July 24, 1996 to a final game on September 18, 2004. By club, Machado's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1996 through 1998), the Montreal Expos (1999), the Seattle Mariners (2000), the Chicago Cubs (2001 to 2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2002), and the Baltimore Orioles (2003 to 2004). Machado played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 3, 1973, in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela, Machado was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 205 pounds. Robert Machado was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Alexis.

The batting record for Machado: 253 games, 146 hits in 636 at bats, and a .230 average, plus 11 homers and 61 RBI. Machado got on base at a .282 rate and slugged .344 (.626 OPS). Machado's .230 average ran 13.9% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 39 hits of 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Machado

What years did Robert Machado play?
Robert Machado played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004.
Was Robert Machado a pitcher?
No. Robert Machado was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Robert Machado hit?
Robert Machado hit 11 career home runs with 146 hits.
What was Robert Machado's career batting average?
Robert Machado batted .230 over his career, with 146 hits in 636 at bats.
How many RBI did Robert Machado have?
Robert Machado drove in 61 runs in his career.
Is Robert Machado in the Hall of Fame?
No. Robert Machado has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.