Manny Machado vs Brian McCann: 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; Brian McCann played 2005–2019 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 Brian McCann (2005–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 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 Brian McCann's 282.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Brian McCann's 1,590.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Brian McCann's 1,018.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Brian McCann's 9,133.
- Who won more championships? Brian McCann, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Brian McCann
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Brian McCann. 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 2000s 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 | Brian McCann |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,755 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 6,067 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 742 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,590 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 294 |
| Triples | Leads: 18 | 5 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 282 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,018 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 640 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,054 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .262 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .452 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .789 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Brian McCann 18,743 to 9,133 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 609 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Brian McCann's 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
Brian McCann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Brian McCann owns OBP. 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 Brian McCann careers compare
Manny Machado and Brian McCann were active at the same time between 2012 and 2019. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 1,755 for Brian McCann across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Brian McCann's edges on the table are on-base percentage (.337 to .335). At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640). 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 Brian McCann: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Brian McCann?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Brian McCann in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Brian McCann hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Brian McCann's 282.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Brian McCann's 1,590.