Bob Elliott 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). Bob Elliott played 1939–1953 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
Bob Elliott (1939–1953) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Bob Elliott finished with 2,061 hits and 170 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 Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Neither — both are at .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bob Elliott, with .289 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Bob Elliott's 2,061.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Bob Elliott's 1,195.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bob Elliott, with 22,824 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Bob Elliott
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bob Elliott 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 1930s 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 | Bob Elliott | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,978 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 7,141 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 1,064 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 2,061 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 382 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 94 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 170 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 1,195 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 967 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 604 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 60 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .289 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .440 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Elliott leads Manny Machado 22,824 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,427 PIV per season to 1,250, across 16 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).
Bob Elliott — 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 Bob Elliott owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. Note that PIV actually grades Bob Elliott 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 Bob Elliott and Manny Machado careers compare
Bob Elliott (1939–1953) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,978 games against 2,052 across 16 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Bob Elliott are triples (94 to 18), walks (967 to 739), and batting average (.289 to .274). Plate discipline differs: Bob Elliott walked more often than struck out (967 walks, 604 strikeouts), but Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Bob Elliott vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bob Elliott or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Bob Elliott in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bob Elliott or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Neither — both are at .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bob Elliott, with .289 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Bob Elliott's 2,061.