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Manny Machado
Manny Machado (Manuel Arturo Machado), born 1992, Padres third baseman, seven-time All-Star; drafted third overall by Orioles in 2012 debut; $350M contract through 2033; 399 career home runs.
Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez (Manuel Aristides Ramirez) is a Dominican former baseball outfielder who hit 555 home runs and won World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.
Marcell Ozuna
Marcell Ozuna, "The Big Bear", Dominican MLB designated hitter born 1990 in Santo Domingo; Marlins 2013-17, Cardinals 2018-19, Braves 2020-25, Pirates 2026; 3x All-Star, 304 career home runs, released by Pittsburgh in August 2026.
Marcus Jensen
Marcus Christian Jensen, born 1972 in Oakland, California, American baseball catcher; 1990 Giants first-round pick, seven MLB teams 1996-2002, 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medalist, later longtime Oakland Athletics coach.
Marcus Semien
Marcus Semien (born 1990) is an MLB second baseman, 2023 World Series champion with the Texas Rangers, now with the New York Mets; three-time MVP vote finisher, 2021 record 45-HR season, two-time Gold Glove winner.
Marcus Stroman
Marcus Stroman (born 1991, Medford, NY), nicknamed Stro-Show or HDMH, is a 5'7" right-handed MLB pitcher, two-time All-Star and 2017 Gold Glove winner; Blue Jays, Mets, Cubs, Yankees; career 90-87, 3.79 ERA.
Marge Schott
Marge Schott (Margaret Unnewehr Schott), Cincinnati businesswoman, owned and operated the Cincinnati Reds 1984-1999, first woman to run an MLB team; won 1990 World Series, twice suspended for racist and anti-Semitic remarks, sold for $67 million in 1999.
Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera, Panamanian Yankees closer (1995–2013), all-time saves leader with 652, first unanimous Hall of Fame electee (2019); known for his cutter, 0.70 postseason ERA, five World Series titles.
Mark Appel
Mark Appel, born 1991, Stanford right-handed pitcher taken first overall by the Houston Astros in the 2013 MLB Draft for a $6.35 million bonus; after injuries and a 2018 retirement he debuted in MLB with the Phillies in 2022, a noted draft bust.
Mark Bellhorn
Mark Bellhorn (born 1974) is an American former MLB switch-hitting infielder (1997-2007) who won the 2004 World Series with the Red Sox, hitting ALCS and World Series home runs, and once homered from both sides of the plate in one inning with the Cubs.
Mark Buehrle
Mark Buehrle (born 1979) is a retired MLB left-handed pitcher (2000-2015) for the White Sox, Marlins, and Blue Jays; 214-160, 3.81 ERA, 2007 no-hitter, 2009 perfect game, 2005 World Series champion, four Gold Gloves.
Mark DeRosa
Mark DeRosa (born 1975) is a former MLB utility infielder, 16 seasons, .268, 100 HR, and manager of Team USA at the 2023 and 2026 World Baseball Classics, winning 2023 silver.
Mark Fidrych
Mark Fidrych, "The Bird" (1954-2009), Detroit Tigers pitcher; 1976 AL Rookie of the Year, 19-9, 2.34 ERA, 24 complete games; career ended by undiagnosed torn rotator cuff; died in truck accident.
Mark Grace
Mark Grace (born 1964) is a former MLB first baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs (1988-2000) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2001-2003), led the 1990s in hits (1,754) and doubles (364), won four Gold Gloves, and earned a 2001 World Series ring.
Mark Langston
Mark Langston (born 1960) is a former MLB left-handed pitcher (1984-1999) for the Mariners, Expos, Angels, Padres, and Indians; three-time AL strikeout leader, seven Gold Gloves, half of a 1990 combined no-hitter, traded for Randy Johnson.
Mark Manfredi
Mark Manfredi (Mark Silvio Manfredi, born 2000) is an American left-handed relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies; drafted 9th round 2023 by Milwaukee from Dayton, traded for Senzatela, MLB debut August 19, 2026.
Mark McGwire
Mark McGwire (Big Mac), born 1963, American MLB first baseman for the Athletics and Cardinals; hit rookie-record 49 HR, record 70 HR in 1998, 583 career HR; admitted steroids, not in Hall of Fame.
Mark Prior
Mark Prior, Cubs right-hander drafted second overall in 2001 out of USC; 2003: 18-6, 2.43 ERA, third in Cy Young; shoulder injuries ended career at 25; now Dodgers pitching coach.
Mark Shapiro (sports executive)
Mark Shapiro, MLB executive, President and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre since November 2015; former Cleveland Indians GM (2001-2010) and team president; two-time Sporting News Executive of the Year; five-year extension through 2030.
Mark Whiten
Mark Whiten (born 1966, Pensacola, FL), "Hard Hittin'", switch-hitting MLB outfielder 1990–2000 with eight teams; hit four home runs with 12 RBI on September 7, 1993, tying the single-game RBI record.
Marquis Grissom
Marquis Deon Grissom (born 1967, Atlanta) is a former MLB center fielder, 1989–2005, with Montreal, Atlanta, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and San Francisco; 2,251 hits, 227 HR, 429 SB, 1995 World Series champion, 1997 ALCS MVP.
Martín Maldonado
Martín Maldonado (Martincito), Puerto Rican catcher born 1986 in Naguabo; 15 MLB seasons (2011-2025) with seven teams, 2017 AL Gold Glove, 2022 World Series with Houston; retired October 2025.
Masahiro Tanaka (athlete)
Masahiro Tanaka (田中将大), born 1988, is a Japanese right-handed pitcher famous for his splitter. He went 24-0 with Rakuten in 2013, pitched seven seasons for the New York Yankees (78-46, 3.74 ERA), and returned to NPB with Rakuten and later the Yomiuri Giants.
Masataka Yoshida
Masataka Yoshida (吉田 正尚), born 1993 in Fukui, Japan, is a Red Sox outfielder/DH; former Orix Buffaloes star, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist, 2023 WBC champion with a record 13 RBIs, signed for five years and $90 million.
Mason Fluharty
Mason Fluharty (Mason Lynn Fluharty), born 2001, is a Toronto Blue Jays left-handed reliever; 2022 fifth-round pick from Liberty, MLB debut April 1, 2025, led the AL with 83 appearances in 2026.
Matt Bush (baseball)
Matt Bush (Matthew Brian Bush, born 1986) is an American baseball pitcher, first overall pick of the 2004 draft by San Diego as a shortstop; after a DUI prison sentence he debuted in MLB in 2016 with Texas.
Matt Cain
Matt Cain (Matthew Thomas Cain, born 1984) is a former San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher (2005-2017), nicknamed The Horse, who threw the franchise's only perfect game in 2012 and won World Series titles in 2010 and 2012.
Matt Carpenter (baseball)
Matt Carpenter (Matthew Martin Carpenter, born 1985) is a retired MLB third baseman and designated hitter, 12 seasons with the Cardinals plus Yankees and Padres, three-time All-Star, 2013 Silver Slugger, retired May 14, 2025.
Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman (Matthew James Chapman, born 1993, Victorville, CA) is an MLB third baseman for the San Francisco Giants, formerly Athletics and Blue Jays; five-time Gold Glove winner, 2014 draft pick 25th overall from Cal State Fullerton.
Matt Franco
Matt Franco (Matthew Neil Franco, born 1969) is a former MLB pinch hitter, first and third baseman for the Cubs, Mets (1996-2000), and Braves; famous for a 1999 walk-off single off Mariano Rivera and nephew of Kurt Russell.