Manny Machado vs Frank Malzone: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter; Frank Malzone played 1955–1966 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
Manny Machado (2012–present) and Frank Malzone (1955–1966) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Frank Malzone finished with 1,486 hits and 133 home runs. 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 Frank Malzone's 133.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Frank Malzone's .714.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Frank Malzone's 1,486.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Frank Malzone's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Frank Malzone's 491.
Manny Machado
Frank Malzone
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Frank Malzone. 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 2010s and the 1950s 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 | Manny Machado | Frank Malzone |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,441 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 5,428 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 647 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,486 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 239 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 21 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 133 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 337 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 434 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 14 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .315 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .399 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .714 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Frank Malzone 18,743 to 491 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,250 PIV per season to 41, across 15 seasons to 12. 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).
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Frank Malzone — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Frank Malzone owns no headline categories. 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 Manny Machado and Frank Malzone careers compare
No season is shared: Frank Malzone played 1955–1966, Manny Machado 2012–present. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 1,441 for Frank Malzone across 15 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Frank Malzone's edges on the table are triples (21 to 18). Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Frank Malzone struck out more than walked (434 to 337). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado, 133 of 1,486 for Frank Malzone. Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs Frank Malzone: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Frank Malzone?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Frank Malzone in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Frank Malzone hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Frank Malzone's 133.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Frank Malzone's .714.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Frank Malzone's 1,486.