Ryan Braun vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ryan Braun played 2007–2020 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
Ryan Braun (2007–2020) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ryan Braun finished with 1,963 hits and 352 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 Ryan Braun's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Braun, with .891 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ryan Braun, with .296 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Ryan Braun's 1,154.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Braun, with 27,762 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Ryan Braun
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ryan Braun 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, and the 2000s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Manny Machado is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Ryan Braun | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,766 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 6,622 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 1,080 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,963 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 352 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 1,154 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | 586 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,363 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 216 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .532 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .891 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Braun outpaces Manny Machado 27,762 to 18,743 — driven by per-season impact — 1,983 PIV per season to 1,250 — rather than by longevity, since Ryan Braun played 14 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).
Ryan Braun — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Braun leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Manny Machado owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ryan Braun. PIV agrees: Ryan Braun grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ryan Braun and Manny Machado careers compare
From 2012 through 2020, Ryan Braun and Manny Machado were in the majors together. With 1,766 games against 2,052 across 14 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ryan Braun struck out more than walked (1,363 to 586); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). On the bases, Ryan Braun stole more often per game played (216 steals in 1,766 games for Ryan Braun, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). Ryan Braun's slugging percentage of .532 tops Manny Machado's .480. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Ryan Braun vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ryan Braun or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Ryan Braun in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ryan Braun or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Ryan Braun's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Braun, with .891 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ryan Braun, with .296 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.