How Manny Machado Spent His First $1M in MLB | My First Million | GQ Sports

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San Diego Padres star Manny Machado's first ever job was playing baseball. He was drafted third overall by Baltimore Orioles in 2010 on a $5.25 million contract when he was just 17 years old. Now he's on the Padres on a 10 year, $300 million contract. From $100K to pay off his parents' debts to $80K on a Mercedes-Benz CL550, find out everything Manny Machado spent his first million dollars in the MLB on.

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All Comments (21)

@jepb6990 2 years ago

Paid of family’s debt , was the first thing he did . Big ups to that
@sportslights5293 2 years ago

It’s crazy how much a million dollars is when you go on a shopping spree.
@ObiWanKenobi 2 years ago

I’m really glad he matured so much while being on the Padres. I hated him when he was on the Orioles but he seems better now
@dusthue 2 years ago

Folks can hate on the Baseball player but can not hate the guy- He took care of Family and Friends.👍👍.
@mlc285 2 years ago

I'll be the first to say that Machado is the type of gentleman who has a good heart, means well but rough around the edges; you can tell - he stood his ground with the Dodgers, and I truly enjoyed his time within the organization. As a die-hard Dodger fan, I watch SDP explicitly, looking to watch him and Tatis in action; they are some talented human beings! Mad respects homie - secure the bag, simultaneously caring for the family and doing what you love; it doesn't get better than that!
@ThePatriots1993 2 years ago

Smart guy, and really down to earth. I'm glad he got PAID by the Padres, took care of his fam, and got a financial advisor. Young MLB drafts take notes.
@DSedesse 2 years ago

Met manny in Baltimore in 2015, one of the most chill laid back people I’ve ever met. Great dude. Miss him on the orioles
@TheArtOfDean 2 years ago

That contract he got at 17 was astounding; kudos to him for not going berserk with it.
@casketjack4740 2 years ago

I'm a Yankees fan but Manny Machado is one of my favorite players right now
@kingg_roast259 2 years ago

Many people hate this man but he’s speaking facts. Shows maturity
@manuelpastrana1526 2 years ago

Him and Tatis Jr. Most exciting team to watch
@julianr1330 2 years ago

Love what he did. Thats the only reason i want millions of my own to give my family everything they never had.
@GraduatedMoney 2 years ago

For baseball players, these series have to be renamed to “How I Spent $100 Million” 😩🎓💰
@CarshiOnly 2 years ago

Finally a baseball player
@newerakid1ify 2 years ago

Manny machado has been nothing but a leader on the padres
@bustinbinden 2 years ago

Props to this guy's man, good advice 🙏🏼
@Yung_Lowdown59 2 years ago

Honored to have him on the Padres he had a rocky past but hes seemed to have put that behind him and matures good for him hopefully him and tatis can win us a world series
@jiffyseen7782 2 years ago

I needed this video
@znom3455 2 years ago

Miss you in Baltimore, Manny. Keep balling
@yankee2858 2 years ago

The thumbnail suggests that he spent 80k on Yermin Mercedes