Machado made his MLB debut in 2012. In 2013, Machado earned a spot on the American League All-Star team on his way to leading the league in doubles with 51. He was also recognized as one of the best fielders in the game, winning a Gold Glove Award and the 2013 AL Platinum Glove, given to the best defender at any position. Machado won his second Gold Glove in 2015. His defensive prowess has earned him frequent comparisons to the great Orioles third baseman and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, and he was nicknamed "El Ministro de la Defensa" for his defense heroics during the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
This locker room name plate hung at Machado's locker during a game in Kansas City on April 24, 2016. This metal plate measures 12" x 3.5" and includes an MLB hologram.