Derek Jeter vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Derek Jeter 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). Derek Jeter played 1995–2014 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
Derek Jeter (1995–2014) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Derek Jeter finished with 3,465 hits and 260 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 Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS? Derek Jeter, with .817 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Derek Jeter, with .310 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Derek Jeter, with 1,311 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Derek Jeter, with 24,469 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Derek Jeter, with 5 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Derek Jeter
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Derek Jeter 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 | Derek Jeter | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,747 | 2,052 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,195 | 8,013 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,923 | 1,164 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,465 | 2,197 |
| Doubles | Leads: 544 | 418 |
| Triples | Leads: 66 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 260 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,311 | 1,235 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,082 | 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,840 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 358 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .310 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .377 | .335 |
| Slugging % | .440 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .817 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Derek Jeter leads Manny Machado 24,469 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Derek Jeter played 20 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 1,223). 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).
Derek Jeter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Derek Jeter 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 Derek Jeter. PIV agrees: Derek Jeter grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Derek Jeter and Manny Machado careers compare
Derek Jeter and Manny Machado were active at the same time between 2012 and 2014. With 2,747 games against 2,052 across 20 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 260) and slugging percentage (.480 to .440). Derek Jeter struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,082); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 260 of 3,465 for Derek Jeter, 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Derek Jeter vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Derek Jeter or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Derek Jeter leads Manny Machado in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Derek Jeter or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Derek Jeter, with .817 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Derek Jeter, with .310 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Manny Machado's 2,197.