On Monday night, Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres achieved a significant milestone, recording his 2,000th career hit. The hit came in the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, marked by a sharp single that slipped past diving shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. The crowd at Petco Park gave Machado a standing ovation, honoring his status as a fan favorite since joining the Padres in 2019. Earlier in the game, he also secured his 1,999th hit with a single to left field.

Machado is now among an elite group, being the fifth active player and the 297th all-time to reach the 2,000-hit milestone. Impressively, he has also hit 350 home runs by the end of his 32nd season, making him the 12th player in MLB history to achieve both feats. His career trajectory began with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012, where he accumulated 977 hits before moving to the Los Angeles Dodgers and then signing with the Padres. Currently, he ranks fifth in hits for the Padres franchise, a testament to his impact on the team and the league.