Maximo Acosta is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas on October 29, 2002, who made his Major League debut with the Miami Marlins on August 18, 2025. At 23, the right-handed defender is working to establish himself at the highest level of professional baseball after his time in the minors with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Maximo Acosta
- Position: Shortstop
- Team: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Jersey number: 11
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 187 lbs
- Born: October 29, 2002 (23 years old)
- Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: August 18, 2025
Background
Acosta grew up in Caracas, a city with deep baseball roots, and developed his game through the minor league system before landing in Miami’s organization. Along the way, he sharpened his defensive skills at shortstop while also putting in work to improve his bat. Joining the Marlins marked a major milestone in his professional journey.
Before his big-league call-up in August 2025, Acosta spent time with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp — Miami’s Triple-A affiliate — where he showed enough to earn a shot on the roster.
Professional Career
Acosta made his MLB debut on August 18, 2025. In his rookie season, the young shortstop hit .204 with 3 home runs, 5 RBI, 7 runs scored, 1 stolen base, and a .684 OPS. Modest numbers, sure — but he was 23 years old and playing in the big leagues for the first time.
His youth and defensive versatility at shortstop keep him firmly in Miami’s long-term plans. The Marlins are building toward the future, and Acosta is part of that picture.
2025 Stats
- Team: Miami Marlins
- AVG: .204
- HR: 3
- RBI: 5
- R: 7
- OPS: .684
- SB: 1
Awards & Records
Acosta has not yet earned individual MLB awards — his career at the top level is just getting started. The focus right now is on improving his offensive numbers and cementing his reputation as a reliable glove at short.
Worth Knowing
Acosta is part of a new wave of Venezuelan talent making its way to the majors. His arrival in Miami in 2025 puts him in the middle of a young core that the Marlins are counting on as they build toward contention in the coming years.
