Robinson Cano vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano 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). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 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 Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Robinson Cano
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano 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 | Robinson Cano | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 1,164 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 2,197 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 33 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 335 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 1,235 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano outpaces Manny Machado 25,312 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,332 PIV per season to 1,250, across 19 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Manny Machado owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and Manny Machado careers compare
The careers of Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Manny Machado (2012–present) overlapped from 2012 to 2022, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,267 games against 2,052 across 19 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Manny Machado comes out ahead, it is in home runs (399 to 335), walks (739 to 620), and stolen bases (118 to 51). Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 335 of 2,639 for Robinson Cano, 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Robinson Cano vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Manny Machado in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Manny Machado's 2,197.