Manny Machado vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Aramis Ramirez 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; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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 Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 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 Aramis Ramirez's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aramis Ramirez, with 19,345 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Manny Machado
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Aramis Ramirez. 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 1990s 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 | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,194 |
| At-Bats | 8,013 | Leads: 8,136 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 1,098 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,303 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 495 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 386 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .341 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aramis Ramirez edges Manny Machado 19,345 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Aramis Ramirez played 20 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 967). 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
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aramis Ramirez leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Manny Machado owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aramis Ramirez. PIV agrees: Aramis Ramirez 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 Aramis Ramirez careers compare
From 2012 through 2015, Manny Machado and Aramis Ramirez were in the majors together. With 2,052 games against 2,194 across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Manny Machado are runs (1,164 to 1,098), home runs (399 to 386), and walks (739 to 633). Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Aramis Ramirez's slugging percentage of .492 tops Manny Machado's .480. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aramis Ramirez leads Manny Machado in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Aramis Ramirez's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Manny Machado's 2,197.