Manny Machado vs John McGraw: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; John McGraw played 1891–1907 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 John McGraw (1891–1907) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1890s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 6, 2026; John McGraw finished with 1,309 hits and 13 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 John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS? John McGraw, with .876 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? John McGraw, with .334 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to John McGraw's 1,309.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to John McGraw's 462.
- Who has the higher career PIV? John McGraw, with 22,730 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? John McGraw, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
John McGraw
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and John McGraw. 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 1890s 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 | John McGraw |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,100 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 3,924 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 1,024 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,309 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 121 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 70 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 13 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 462 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 836 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 155 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 436 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .334 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .466 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .410 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .876 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), John McGraw leads Manny Machado 22,730 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,263 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
John McGraw — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, John McGraw leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Manny Machado owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to John McGraw. PIV agrees: John McGraw 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 John McGraw careers compare
No season is shared: John McGraw played 1891–1907, Manny Machado 2012–present. Manny Machado has the far longer record, 2,052 games against 1,100 across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), while John McGraw walked more often than struck out (836 walks, 155 strikeouts). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. John McGraw was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. John McGraw owns the better peak by OPS: .963 OPS in 2018 for Manny Machado against .994 OPS in 1899 for John McGraw. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs John McGraw: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or John McGraw?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads John McGraw in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or John McGraw hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- John McGraw, with .876 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- John McGraw, with .334 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to John McGraw's 1,309.