Manny Machado vs Graig Nettles: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado and Graig Nettles are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter; Graig Nettles played 1967–1988 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 Graig Nettles (1967–1988) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Graig Nettles finished with 2,225 hits and 390 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 Graig Nettles's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Graig Nettles's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Graig Nettles's .248.
- Who had more hits? Graig Nettles, with 2,225 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Graig Nettles, with 1,314 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Graig Nettles's 12,470.
- Who won more championships? Graig Nettles, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Graig Nettles
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Graig Nettles. 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 1960s 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 | Graig Nettles |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,700 |
| At-Bats | 8,013 | Leads: 8,986 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,193 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,225 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 328 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 28 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 390 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,314 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 1,088 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,209 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 32 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .248 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .329 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .421 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .750 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Graig Nettles 18,743 to 12,470 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 567 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Graig Nettles's 22. 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
Graig Nettles — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Graig Nettles owns hits, RBI, and runs. 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 Graig Nettles careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Graig Nettles's ended in 1988, and Manny Machado debuted in 2012. With 2,052 games against 2,700 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Graig Nettles struck out more than walked (1,209 to 1,088). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Manny Machado holds the edge, .335 to .329. Best seasons: 2018 for Manny Machado (.963 OPS, 24 HR, 65 RBI, .315 avg) and 1977 for Graig Nettles (.829 OPS, 37 HR, 107 RBI, .255 avg). Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Graig Nettles: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Manny Machado or Graig Nettles hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Graig Nettles's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Graig Nettles's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Graig Nettles's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- Graig Nettles, with 2,225 to Manny Machado's 2,197.