Nolan Arenado vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Nolan Arenado has played 2013–present 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
Nolan Arenado (2013–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 home runs through October 6, 2026; Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 6, 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 Nolan Arenado's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Nolan Arenado, with 21,230 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Nolan Arenado
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado 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.
Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 7,340 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | Leads: 430 | 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,270 | 1,235 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .280 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .338 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Nolan Arenado leads Manny Machado 21,230 to 18,743 — driven by per-season impact — 1,633 PIV per season to 1,250 — rather than by longevity, since Nolan Arenado played 13 seasons to Manny Machado's 15. 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).
Nolan Arenado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Nolan Arenado leads in RBI, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Manny Machado owns hits, home runs, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Nolan Arenado. PIV agrees: Nolan Arenado grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2013 on, with both players still active. With 1,939 games against 2,052 across 13 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), and Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). On the bases, Manny Machado stole more often per game played (35 steals in 1,939 games for Nolan Arenado, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). Nolan Arenado's on-base percentage of .338 tops Manny Machado's .335. Because Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Nolan Arenado vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Nolan Arenado or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Nolan Arenado's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.