Xander Bogaerts 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). Xander Bogaerts 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
Xander Bogaerts (2013–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Xander Bogaerts has 1,942 hits and 210 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Xander Bogaerts's 895.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Xander Bogaerts, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Xander Bogaerts
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Xander Bogaerts 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.
Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Xander Bogaerts | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,819 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 6,869 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 1,016 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,942 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 402 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 19 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 895 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | 670 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,379 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 148 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .349 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | .787 | Leads: .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Xander Bogaerts 18,743 to 12,603 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,250 PIV per season to 969, across 15 seasons to 13. 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).
Xander Bogaerts — 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 Xander Bogaerts owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. 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 Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado careers compare
Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2013. With 1,819 games against 2,052 across 13 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Xander Bogaerts comes out ahead, it is in triples (19 to 18), stolen bases (148 to 118), and batting average (.283 to .274). At the plate, Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670), and Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. Xander Bogaerts was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Xander Bogaerts vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Xander Bogaerts or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Xander Bogaerts in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Xander Bogaerts or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.