Jose Abreu vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Abreu played 2014–2024 as a hitter; Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Abreu finished with 1,587 hits and 263 home runs; Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Manny Machado, with 399 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Abreu, with .833 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Abreu, with .283 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Jose Abreu's 1,587.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Jose Abreu's 960.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Jose Abreu's 16,135.
Jose Abreu
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Abreu and Manny Machado. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Manny Machado is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Abreu | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,446 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 5,607 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 769 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,587 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 328 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | 17 | Leads: 18 |
| Home Runs | 263 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 960 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | 432 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 11 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .345 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .833 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Jose Abreu 18,743 to 16,135 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Jose Abreu's 11, while Jose Abreu carries the higher per-season figure (1,467 to 1,250). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Jose Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jose Abreu owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. PIV agrees: Manny Machado grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Abreu and Manny Machado careers compare
Jose Abreu and Manny Machado were active at the same time between 2014 and 2024. With 1,446 games against 2,052 across 11 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jose Abreu are batting average (.283 to .274), on-base percentage (.345 to .335), and slugging percentage (.488 to .480). At the plate, Jose Abreu struck out more than walked (1,246 to 432), and Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jose Abreu's slugging percentage of .488 tops Manny Machado's .480. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Abreu vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Abreu or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Jose Abreu in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Abreu or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Abreu, with .833 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Abreu, with .283 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Jose Abreu's 1,587.