Alex Bregman vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Alex Bregman has played 2016–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
Alex Bregman (2016–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Alex Bregman has 1,411 hits and 237 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 Alex Bregman's 237.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Bregman, with .842 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Alex Bregman's 818.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Alex Bregman's 15,924.
- Who won more championships? Alex Bregman, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Alex Bregman
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alex Bregman 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.
Alex Bregman and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Alex Bregman | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,380 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 5,198 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 850 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,411 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 326 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 20 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 237 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 818 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | 703 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 818 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 46 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | .271 | Leads: .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .364 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .479 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .842 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Alex Bregman 18,743 to 15,924 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Alex Bregman's 10, while Alex Bregman carries the higher per-season figure (1,592 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).
Alex Bregman — 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 Alex Bregman owns 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 Alex Bregman and Manny Machado careers compare
Alex Bregman and Manny Machado are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2016. With 1,380 games against 2,052 across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Alex Bregman comes out ahead, it is in triples (20 to 18), on-base percentage (.364 to .335), and OPS (.842 to .815). Alex Bregman struck out more than walked (818 to 703); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). On the bases, Manny Machado stole more often per game played (46 steals in 1,380 games for Alex Bregman, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). Alex Bregman and Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Alex Bregman vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alex Bregman or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Alex Bregman in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alex Bregman or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Alex Bregman's 237.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Bregman, with .842 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.