Manny Machado vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; J. T. Realmuto has played 2014–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 J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; J. T. Realmuto has 1,451 hits and 191 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 J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
Manny Machado
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and J. T. Realmuto. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Manny Machado and J. T. Realmuto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Manny Machado | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 298 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces J. T. Realmuto 18,743 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,250 PIV per season to 471, across 15 seasons to 12. 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
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns no headline categories. 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 J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Manny Machado and J. T. Realmuto are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2014. With 2,052 games against 1,496 across 15 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for J. T. Realmuto are triples (35 to 18). At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's slugging percentage of .480 tops J. T. Realmuto's .438. Because Manny Machado and J. T. Realmuto are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads J. T. Realmuto in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.