In a world where professional athletes spend six figures on watches and designer fits without hesitation, one baseball superstar has drawn the line a firm line—at dinner wine. While some players shamelessly ride their mom’s Spotify or sneak extra water bottles out of the clubhouse, this high-earning Padres icon is taking a bold stand for financial “principles.” Apparently, being a millionaire doesn’t mean you can’t have a frugal mindset.
Manny Machado is often the first name that comes to mind when a person thinks of the San Diego Padres. Well, at least after Fernando Tatis Jr. We tend to think that someone who earns as much as Machado would spend lavishly on food, wines, and luxury items. But the reality is the exact opposite.
In an interview, Machado said, “I won’t spend money on a wine (at a restaurant) that they charge you 800 percent (markup) on. I’ll just go home and drink my own wine or bring my own wine. I like wine, but the value’s got to be there. I’m a value guy.”
Looks like Machado prioritizes practicality over expensive wines. The Padres star has a net worth of about $100 million and earns approximately $31.8 million annually. Despite the challenges of managing such wealth, Machado excels at controlling his expenses.
He prefers not to buy wine at fancy restaurants where it’s often priced at double its value. Machado would rather bring his own wine or purchase it himself, where he pays what it’s worth. Interestingly, while he’s frugal about wines, there’s a pitcher who’s known for his frugal lifestyle. Daniel Norris of the Detroit Lions prefers spending the off-season in a van, saying, “I love the outdoors. I grew up in the outdoors, and that’s why I love it.”
Call it frugality, call it financial wisdom, or simply not getting ripped off—but Machado clearly doesn’t believe in pouring his millions into overpriced wine glasses. While extravagant spending is often seen as a status symbol in the league, that’s why Machado’s restraint is a subtle yet powerful statement. After all, why fund a sommelier’s yacht when you can sip the same vintage at home—and still have $100 million in the bank?
Padres star, Manny Machado, gives his take on the Yankees and torpedo bats
In a league where innovation often walks a fine line with suspicion, one team’s explosive success has everyone talking. And a few quietly recalibrated their Amazon carts. As bats begin to resemble bowling pins more than baseball gear, purists rattle, rivals become intrigued, and people whisper from coast to coast. Amid the noise, Machado stepped up with a take that’s as sharp as his swing.
In an interview, Machado discussed the torpedo bats, saying, “I have no idea what they are. They should send a few over here if they’re going to be hitting homers like that. So whoever’s making ‘em, they can send a few over to Petco with this big ballpark.”
But the Padres don’t really need torpedo bats at the moment. The Padres are one of the two teams currently unbeaten, with a 7-0 winning streak. The Padres have only six home runs, but they compensate for it with hits and still win the games. After six games, the Padres have managed to score a total of 33 runs, which is not a small feat to achieve.
Why bother with torpedoes when you’re already launching wins? While other teams explore advanced physics and funky bat designs, the Padres are succeeding in the league with good old-fashioned contact and clutch hitting. If Petco Park starts seeing a surge in home runs, perhaps Machado will toast to science. Until then, San Diego seems just fine swinging wood, not torpedoes.
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