Ryan McMahon is a professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB).[1][3][8] Born on December 14, 1994, in Yorba Linda, California, he attended Mater Dei High School, where he excelled as a quarterback and baseball prospect before being drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2013 MLB Draft, signing for $1,327,600 and forgoing a commitment to the University of Southern California.[1][2][3] McMahon quickly rose through the minors, showcasing power-hitting prowess. In 2013 with the Grand Junction Rockies, he batted .321 with 11 home runs; in 2014 for Asheville, he led the South Atlantic League with 102 RBIs and earned All-Star honors; and in 2015 with Modesto, he topped the California League in doubles (43) while hitting 18 home runs.[1][2] He debuted in MLB with the Rockies on August 11, 2017, primarily at first base, and became a versatile infielder, playing third, first, and second base.[1][2] Over his Rockies tenure, McMahon established himself as a solid contributor with pull-side power. Career MLB stats through 2025 include a .239 average, 144 home runs, 470 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases across 3,540 at-bats.[3] Key achievements include his first All-Star selection in 2024 (.242 average, 20 HR, 65 RBIs in 153 games) and minor league All-Star nods in 2014-2015.[1][6] In 2025, he played 100 games for Colorado (.217 average, 16 HR, 35 RBIs) before being traded to the Yankees on July 25 for prospects Josh Grosz and Griffin Herring.[1][3][8] With the Yankees in late 2025, McMahon has batted .214 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs in 154 games, maintaining relevance as a defensive asset at third base amid New York's postseason push.[4][8] Known as "Ry Mac," he remains an athletic, left-handed slugger valued for production and versatility.[2][3]