Paul Goldschmidt vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–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
Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 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 Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Paul Goldschmidt
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt 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.
Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,164 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 2,197 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Manny Machado 35,401 to 18,743 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,250 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Manny Machado's 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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Manny Machado owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Goldschmidt. PIV agrees: Paul Goldschmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Machado careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Machado are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2012. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,052 for Manny Machado across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Manny Machado are at-bats (8,013 to 7,953) and home runs (399 to 390). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Manny Machado in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Manny Machado's 2,197.