Robert Alexis Machado (born June 3, 1973) is a former

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who played from 1998 through 2004 for the

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, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers and

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. Listed at 6' 1", 205 lb., Machado batted and threw

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. He was born in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo. Machado was a solid defensive catcher with a strong arm, but his little offensive value limited his effectiveness as an everyday player. His most productive season came in 2001 with the Cubs, when he posted a .997 of fielding percentage and threw out 13 of 39 baserunners who attempted to steal off him. He also had eight multi-hit games, including three over a six-game span, when he went 9-for-23 with three doubles and a

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. On June 9, 2002, the Cubs traded Machado to the Brewers for previously heralded prospect

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. Machado also played in all or part of 13 Minor League seasons spanning 1991–2004, posting a .273 average with 70 homers and 392 RBI in 862 games. In February 2009, Machado received a 15-game suspension for violating MLB-Minor League drug treatment and prevention program while trying to return to organized baseball.

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