Max Muncy made his way to Los Angeles in 2018 as a minor league signing. His career looked like it might be over after he was released by the Oakland Athletics. But with a clever mechanical adjustment, he transformed into one of the most inspiring success stories in the history of the 213.
Muncy had an incredible debut year, hitting 35 home runs even though he started in Triple-A. He really showed his mastery of the strike zone and finished the season with an impressive .973 OPS. His place in Dodger history was cemented during the 2018 World Series when he became a local hero by hitting a walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 3, the longest game in Fall Classic history.
Between 2019 and 2024, he achieved four seasons with at least 35 home runs and was selected as an All-Star twice (2019, 2021), demonstrating that his power was genuine. He played a key role in the 2020 World Series championship, providing a steady presence during the team's run through the bubble. Although he sometimes faced moments of frustration with a lower batting average, his ability to draw walks and his versatility in playing first, second, and third base with professionalism made him a truly valuable asset to the organization. He again helped the Dodgers win another World Series Championship in 2025, and broke the 200 home run plateau in the season.
Can Muncy help them win another in 2026?
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