Vladimir Guerrero vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Vladimir Guerrero has played 2019–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
Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 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 Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Vladimir Guerrero
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero 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.
Vladimir Guerrero and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 18 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Vladimir Guerrero 18,743 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,250). 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — 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 Vladimir Guerrero owns batting average, 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 Vladimir Guerrero and Manny Machado careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Manny Machado are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. Manny Machado has the far longer record, 2,052 games against 1,119 across 7 and 15 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Vladimir Guerrero are batting average (.285 to .274), on-base percentage (.361 to .335), and OPS (.839 to .815). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Vladimir Guerrero's on-base percentage of .361 tops Manny Machado's .335. Because Vladimir Guerrero and Manny Machado are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.