Troy Glaus 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). Troy Glaus played 1998–2010 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
Troy Glaus (1998–2010) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Troy Glaus finished with 1,375 hits and 320 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 Troy Glaus's 320.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Glaus, with .847 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Troy Glaus's 950.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Troy Glaus's 14,789.
- Who won more championships? Troy Glaus, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Troy Glaus
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Troy Glaus 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 1990s 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 | Troy Glaus | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,537 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 5,410 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 889 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,375 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 293 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 18 |
| Home Runs | 320 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 950 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 854 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,377 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 56 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | .254 | Leads: .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .489 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .847 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Troy Glaus 18,743 to 14,789 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,250 PIV per season to 1,138, across 15 seasons to 13. 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).
Troy Glaus — 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 Troy Glaus owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. PIV agrees: Manny Machado grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Troy Glaus and Manny Machado careers compare
Troy Glaus (1998–2010) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,537 games against 2,052 across 13 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Troy Glaus are walks (854 to 739), on-base percentage (.358 to .335), and slugging percentage (.489 to .480). Troy Glaus struck out more than walked (1,377 to 854); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). On the bases, Manny Machado stole more often per game played (56 steals in 1,537 games for Troy Glaus, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). In slugging percentage, Troy Glaus holds the edge, .489 to .480. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Troy Glaus vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Troy Glaus or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Troy Glaus in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Troy Glaus or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Troy Glaus's 320.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Glaus, with .847 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.