Manny Machado vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Andrew McCutchen has played 2009–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
Manny Machado (2012–present) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — 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; Andrew McCutchen has 2,280 hits and 333 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 Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andrew McCutchen, with .819 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andrew McCutchen, with 25,074 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Manny Machado
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Andrew McCutchen. 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 and Andrew McCutchen are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Manny Machado | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | 8,013 | Leads: 8,423 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,298 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,280 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 453 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,157 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .455 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andrew McCutchen outpaces Manny Machado 25,074 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,393 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
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andrew McCutchen leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Manny Machado owns home runs, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andrew McCutchen. PIV agrees: Andrew McCutchen 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 Andrew McCutchen careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2012 on, with both players still active. With 2,052 games against 2,299 across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Manny Machado comes out ahead, it is in home runs (399 to 333), RBI (1,235 to 1,157), and batting average (.274 to .271). At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). Andrew McCutchen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's slugging percentage of .480 tops Andrew McCutchen's .455. Manny Machado and Andrew McCutchen's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andrew McCutchen leads Manny Machado in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andrew McCutchen, with .819 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Manny Machado's 2,197.