Manny Machado vs Brooks Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Brooks Robinson 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; Brooks Robinson played 1955–1977 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 Brooks Robinson (1955–1977) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Brooks Robinson finished with 2,848 hits and 268 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 Brooks Robinson's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits? Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Brooks Robinson, with 1,357 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Brooks Robinson's 9,441.
- Who won more championships? Brooks Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Brooks Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Brooks Robinson. 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 1950s 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 | Brooks Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,896 |
| At-Bats | 8,013 | Leads: 10,654 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,232 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,848 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 482 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 68 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 268 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,357 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 990 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 28 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .267 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .322 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .401 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .723 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Brooks Robinson 18,743 to 9,441 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 410 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Brooks Robinson's 23. 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
Brooks Robinson — 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 Brooks Robinson 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 Brooks Robinson careers compare
Brooks Robinson (1955–1977) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 2,896 for Brooks Robinson across 15 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Brooks Robinson struck out more than walked (990 to 860). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado, 268 of 2,848 for Brooks Robinson. Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Brooks Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Brooks Robinson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brooks Robinson leads Manny Machado in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Brooks Robinson hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Brooks Robinson's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Manny Machado's 2,197.