Manny Machado vs Buster Posey: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado 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; Buster Posey played 2009–2021 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 Buster Posey (2009–2021) — 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; Buster Posey finished with 1,500 hits and 158 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 Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS? Buster Posey, with .831 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Buster Posey, with .302 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Buster Posey's 1,500.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Buster Posey's 729.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Buster Posey's 15,615.
- Who won more championships? Buster Posey, with 3 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Buster Posey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Buster Posey. 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 | Buster Posey |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,371 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 4,970 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 663 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,500 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 293 |
| Triples | Leads: 18 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 158 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 729 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 540 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 721 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 23 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .302 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .372 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .460 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .831 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Buster Posey 18,743 to 15,615 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Buster Posey's 12, while Buster Posey carries the higher per-season figure (1,301 to 1,250). 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
Buster Posey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Buster Posey owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. 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 Buster Posey careers compare
From 2012 through 2021, Manny Machado and Buster Posey were in the majors together. With 2,052 games against 1,371 across 15 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Buster Posey are batting average (.302 to .274), on-base percentage (.372 to .335), and OPS (.831 to .815). At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Buster Posey struck out more than walked (721 to 540). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Buster Posey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Buster Posey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Buster Posey in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Buster Posey hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Buster Posey, with .831 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Buster Posey, with .302 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Buster Posey's 1,500.