Stan Hack vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Stan Hack played 1932–1947 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
Stan Hack (1932–1947) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Stan Hack finished with 2,193 hits and 57 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 Stan Hack's 57.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Stan Hack's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average? Stan Hack, with .301 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Stan Hack's 2,193.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Stan Hack's 642.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Stan Hack, with 19,618 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Stan Hack 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 1930s 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 | Stan Hack | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,938 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 7,278 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,239 | 1,164 |
| Hits | 2,193 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 363 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 81 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 57 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 642 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,092 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 466 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 165 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .394 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .397 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | .791 | Leads: .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Stan Hack edges Manny Machado 19,618 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Stan Hack played 16 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 1,226). 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).
Stan Hack — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Stan Hack leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Manny Machado owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Stan Hack. PIV agrees: Stan Hack grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Stan Hack and Manny Machado careers compare
No season is shared: Stan Hack played 1932–1947, Manny Machado 2012–present. The two careers are close in length, 1,938 games for Stan Hack and 2,052 for Manny Machado across 16 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Stan Hack walked more often than struck out (1,092 walks, 466 strikeouts), while Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Stan Hack stole more often per game played (165 steals in 1,938 games for Stan Hack, 118 in 2,052 for Manny Machado). Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Stan Hack vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Stan Hack or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Stan Hack in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Stan Hack or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Stan Hack's 57.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Stan Hack's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Stan Hack, with .301 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Stan Hack's 2,193.