Ron Cey 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). Ron Cey played 1971–1987 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
Ron Cey (1971–1987) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ron Cey finished with 1,868 hits and 316 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 Ron Cey's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Ron Cey's .799.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Ron Cey's .261.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Ron Cey's 1,868.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Ron Cey's 1,139.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ron Cey, with 19,506 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Ron Cey, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ron Cey 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 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Ron Cey | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,073 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 7,162 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 977 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,868 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 328 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 21 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 316 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 1,139 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,012 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,235 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 24 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .354 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .445 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | .799 | Leads: .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ron Cey edges Manny Machado 19,506 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ron Cey played 17 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 1,147). 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).
Ron Cey — 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 Ron Cey owns OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. Note that PIV actually grades Ron Cey ahead, which means Manny Machado's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ron Cey and Manny Machado careers compare
Ron Cey (1971–1987) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,073 games against 2,052 across 17 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Ron Cey are games (2,073 to 2,052), triples (21 to 18), and walks (1,012 to 739). At the plate, Ron Cey struck out more than walked (1,235 to 1,012), and Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). On the bases, Manny Machado stole more often per game played (24 steals in 2,073 games for Ron Cey, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). In slugging percentage, Manny Machado holds the edge, .480 to .445. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Ron Cey vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ron Cey or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Ron Cey in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ron Cey or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Ron Cey's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Ron Cey's .799.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Ron Cey's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Ron Cey's 1,868.