Freddie Freeman vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present 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
Freddie Freeman (2010–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,164 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,197 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Manny Machado 41,593 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,600 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).
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman 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 Freddie Freeman. PIV agrees: Freddie Freeman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2012 on, with both players still active. With 2,332 games against 2,052 across 16 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Manny Machado's edges on the table are home runs (399 to 383) and stolen bases (118 to 111). At the plate, Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), and Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Freddie Freeman holds the edge, .505 to .480. Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Manny Machado in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Manny Machado's 2,197.