Max Muncy: A Rising Star in Major League Baseball

Early Life and Career

Maxwell Steven Muncy was born on August 25, 1990, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He attended Baylor University, where he played college baseball for the Baylor Bears.

Muncy was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 5th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He spent several years in the Athletics' minor league system before making his MLB debut in 2015.

Breakout Season with the Dodgers

In 2018, Muncy joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent. He quickly established himself as a key player for the team, batting .281 with 35 home runs and 101 RBIs.

Muncy's breakout season earned him a spot on the All-Star team and a Silver Slugger Award. He also helped the Dodgers win the National League Championship Series but fell short in the World Series against the Boston Red Sox.

Continued Success

Muncy has continued to be a valuable player for the Dodgers in subsequent seasons. In 2019, he batted .251 with 35 home runs and 98 RBIs. He was again named an All-Star and helped the Dodgers win the National League West division title.

In 2020, despite the shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Muncy continued to impress. He batted .319 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in only 58 games.

International Career

In addition to his MLB career, Muncy has also represented the United States internationally. He was a member of the US team that won a silver medal at the 2019 WBSC Premier12 tournament.

Personal Life

Max Muncy is married to Kellie Muncy. The couple has two daughters, Lucy and Harper.