Manny Machado vs Eddie Mathews: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Mathews 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). Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter; Eddie Mathews played 1952–1968 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 Eddie Mathews (1952–1968) — 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 6, 2026; Eddie Mathews finished with 2,315 hits and 512 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Eddie Mathews, with 512 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS? Eddie Mathews, with .885 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Eddie Mathews's .271.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Mathews, with 2,315 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Mathews, with 1,453 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Eddie Mathews, with 45,555 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Eddie Mathews, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Eddie Mathews
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Eddie Mathews. 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Manny Machado | Eddie Mathews |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,391 |
| At-Bats | 8,013 | Leads: 8,537 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,509 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,315 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 354 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 72 |
| Home Runs | 399 | Leads: 512 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 1,444 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,487 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 68 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .885 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Mathews outpaces Manny Machado 45,555 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,531 PIV per season to 1,250, across 18 seasons to 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).
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Eddie Mathews — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Mathews leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Manny Machado owns stolen bases and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eddie Mathews. PIV agrees: Eddie Mathews 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 Eddie Mathews careers compare
Eddie Mathews (1952–1968) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 2,391 for Eddie Mathews across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Manny Machado comes out ahead, it is in doubles (418 to 354), stolen bases (118 to 68), and batting average (.274 to .271). At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Eddie Mathews struck out more than walked (1,487 to 1,444). Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Eddie Mathews: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Eddie Mathews?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eddie Mathews leads Manny Machado in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Eddie Mathews hit more home runs?
- Eddie Mathews, with 512 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Eddie Mathews, with .885 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Eddie Mathews's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Mathews, with 2,315 to Manny Machado's 2,197.