Cubs' 5-Year Veteran Retires Immediately at 33, Joins Coaching Staff
Summary
Dixon Machado, a 33-year-old baseball player, has ended his playing career and has been named the manager of the Chicago Cubs' Arizona Complex League team. Machado previously played for several major league teams and spent time in minor leagues and overseas. He is known for his defensive skills and versatility on the field.Key Facts
- Dixon Machado retired from playing baseball and will manage a Cubs' minor league team.
- He signed with the Detroit Tigers as a free agent in 2008.
- Machado played in 177 major league games for the Tigers and Giants.
- He had a career batting average of .226, with 2 home runs and 37 RBIs.
- Machado participated in the 2019 WBSC Premier12 tournament for Venezuela.
- He played more than 1,300 minor league games and two seasons in South Korea.
- Known for his defensive skill, he made 11 errors in over 1,182 innings.
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