Frequently Asked Questions
What did Tim Anderson say about giving up his shortstop position to Manny Machado?
Anderson said he doesn't feel like he has to bow down to anybody and declared "shortstop is mine." He stated he doesn't think it's right to just give up what he worked hard for to Machado, even though he would love to play with him.
How do Tim Anderson's defensive stats compare to Manny Machado's at shortstop?
Anderson actually outperformed Machado in most peripheral defensive metrics in 2018. Anderson had a 0.5 Ultimate Zone Rating compared to Machado's -6.5, and Anderson made 159 out-of-zone plays while Machado only made 88.
What was Tim Anderson's fielding percentage compared to Manny Machado's?
Anderson had a .967 fielding percentage while Machado posted a .979 fielding percentage. This is the only major defensive metric where Machado outperformed Anderson.
What did White Sox manager Rick Renteria say about where Manny Machado would play?
Renteria said Machado told them he would play wherever the team needs him to help them win. The manager emphasized that Machado knows the roster makeup and wants to do whatever it takes to help the team win championships.
How many seasons has Manny Machado played compared to Tim Anderson?
Machado has played four more seasons in the majors than Anderson. Anderson was approaching his fourth season while Machado was a more experienced veteran player.