Darrell Evans vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Evans has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Darrell Evans played 1969–1989 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
Darrell Evans (1969–1989) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Darrell Evans finished with 2,223 hits and 414 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? Darrell Evans, with 414 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits? Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Evans, with 1,354 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Evans, with 26,064 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Darrell Evans, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Darrell Evans
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Darrell Evans 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 1960s 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 | Darrell Evans | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,687 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,973 | 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,344 | 1,164 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,223 | 2,197 |
| Doubles | 329 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 36 | 18 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 414 | 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,354 | 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,605 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,410 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 98 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | .248 | Leads: .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .431 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | .792 | Leads: .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Evans outpaces Manny Machado 26,064 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Darrell Evans played 22 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 1,185). 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).
Darrell Evans — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Darrell Evans leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Manny Machado owns stolen bases, batting average, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Darrell Evans. PIV agrees: Darrell Evans grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Darrell Evans and Manny Machado careers compare
Darrell Evans (1969–1989) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,687 games against 2,052 across 22 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Darrell Evans walked more often than struck out (1,605 walks, 1,410 strikeouts), while Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). On the bases, Manny Machado stole more often per game played (98 steals in 2,687 games for Darrell Evans, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). Best seasons: 1973 for Darrell Evans (.959 OPS, 41 HR, 104 RBI, .281 avg) and 2018 for Manny Machado (.963 OPS, 24 HR, 65 RBI, .315 avg). Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Darrell Evans vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Darrell Evans or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Evans leads Manny Machado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Darrell Evans or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Darrell Evans, with 414 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Manny Machado's 2,197.