George Brett vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Brett played 1973–1993 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
George Brett (1973–1993) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs; 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 George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
George Brett
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett 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 1970s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | George Brett | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,707 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,349 | 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 1,164 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 2,197 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,096 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 201 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Manny Machado 41,511 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 1,250, across 21 seasons to 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).
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Manny Machado owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Brett and Manny Machado careers compare
No season is shared: George Brett played 1973–1993, Manny Machado 2012–present. With 2,707 games against 2,052 across 21 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Manny Machado are home runs (399 to 317). Plate discipline differs: George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), but Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 317 of 3,154 for George Brett, 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado. George Brett was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. George Brett's slugging percentage of .487 tops Manny Machado's .480. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
George Brett vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Manny Machado in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Brett or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Manny Machado's 2,197.