Maxwell Steven Muncy, nicknamed “Funky Muncy” has been a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven years. Originally a member of the Oakland Athletics in the league, he was drafted by the team in the 5th round of the 2012 MLB draft. He started his professional baseball career in the minor leagues with the Burlington Bees. He then made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics on April 25, 2015.
Max Muncy’s biggest achievement has been winning the MLB World Series title with his present team, the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He is a two-time MLB All-Star player and has earned two NL All-Star Awards in 2019 and 2021. His other accomplishments include the MLBPAA Dodgers Heart and Hustle Award. He was also chosen as the NL Player of the Week Award on April 23, 2024.
How many home runs does Max Muncy have in 2024?
Max Muncy has achieved 15 home runs in 73 games in the 2024 MLB regular season as per Baseball Reference. He also scored three home runs in 14 games so far as per Baseball Reference. That means he has scored 18 home runs in 87 games throughout the 2024 MLB season.
Max Muncy's career home runs
Max Muncy has scored 195 home runs in 920 games in his MLB career regular season as per Baseball Reference. For his MLB career postseason so far, he has scored 13 home runs in 60 games. That means he has achieved 208 home runs in 980 games in his career so far.
Max Muncy's career regular season home runs
The following table shows Max Muncy’s home runs so far in his career regular season as per Baseball Reference -
Season | Games | Home Runs |
2015 | 45 | 3 |
2016 | 51 | 2 |
2018 | 137 | 35 |
2019 | 141 | 35 |
2020 | 58 | 12 |
2021 | 144 | 36 |
2022 | 136 | 21 |
2023 | 135 | 36 |
2024 | 73 | 15 |
Max Muncy's career postseason home runs
The following table displays Max’ Muncy’s career postseason home runs so far as per Baseball Reference -
Postseason | Games | Home Runs |
2018 NLDS | 4 | 2 |
2018 MLB World Series | 5 | 1 |
2019 NLDS | 5 | 3 |
2020 NLCS | 7 | 2 |
2020 MLB World Series | 6 | 1 |
2022 NLDS | 4 | 1 |
2024 NLDS | 5 | 1 |
2024 NLCS | 6 | 2 |
Max Muncy's longest home run
Max Muncy’s longest home run was on July 17, 2021, against the Colorado Rockies as per the MLB official site. He blasted a 466-foot two-run home run to right-center field against Zack Rosscup during the ninth inning as per Medium. Max Muncy had an exit velocity of 107.9 mph and had a launch angle of 29 degrees in that shot. This also remains his longest home run so far so far in his career.
Max Muncy's Grand Slams
Max Muncy has scored several grand slams in his career so far. He scored his first grand slam during 2020 NLCS Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves on October 14, 2020, as per the MLB official site. He next scored a grand slam on April 10, 2023, during a game against the San Francisco Giants, when he went 3-for-3 with two home runs, seven RBIs, and a walk as per Dodgerblue.Com.
Max Muncy followed this by scoring another grand slam on May 3, 2023, in a walk-off against the Philadelphia Phillies. He again scored a grand slam on July 23, 2023, against the Texas Rangers through a base-clearing home run. More recently, Max Muncy scored a grand slam to the left-center field during the bottom of the first inning on May 7, 2024, during a game against the Miami Marlins as per the MLB official site.
Max Muncy's 60-yard dash time
Max Muncy had a 60-yard dash time of 7.13 seconds in 2007 as per Perfect Game. However, he has a sprint speed of 26.0 as of 2024 as per Baseball Savant.
Max Muncy's Physical Attributes
The following are the physical attributes of Max Muncy as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers as per the MLB official site and Baseball Reference.
Max Muncy age
Max Muncy’s age is 34 as of October 2024 as per the MLB official site. He was born on August 25, 1990, and is from Midland, Texas, United States. He attended and played varsity baseball at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, United States. Muncy was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians during the 41st round of the 2009 MLB draft but he declined it. He instead played college baseball at Baylor University for the Baylor Bears. The Oakland Athletics drafted him with the #169th overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft and he eventually started his professional baseball career.
Max Muncy's weight
Max Muncy weighs 215 lbs as per the MLB official site as of 2024. His weight is the same as 97 kg as per Baseball Reference.
Max Muncy's height
Max Muncy stands at 6’0” as per the MLB official site as of 2024. His height is the same as 183 cm as per Baseball Reference.
Max Muncy's bat speed
Max Muncy has achieved an average bat speed of 71.5 mph as of 2024 as per Baseball Savant. He has a fast swing rate of 22.6%. For squared-up shots, his contact percentage is 32.8, and his swing percentage of 25.0. Additionally, for blasts, he has a contact percentage of 13.6% and a swing percentage of 10.3.
Max Muncy's exit velocity
Max Muncy has achieved an average exit velocity of 90.1 mph as per Baseball Savant. However, his maximum exit velocity has been 112.3 mph as of 2024.
FAQs on Max Muncy Home Runs
A. Max Muncy’s total home runs are 195 in 920 games as of 2024.
A. Max Muncy has achieved a batting average of .228 in 920 games as of 2024.
A. Max Muncy serves as the third baseman of the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB.
A. Max Muncy has achieved 14 stolen bases in 920 games as of 2024.
A. Max Muncy’s full name is Maxwell Steven Muncy.