Manny Machado vs Julio Rodriguez: 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; Julio Rodriguez has played 2022–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 Julio Rodriguez (2022–present) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Julio Rodriguez has 801 hits and 134 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 Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Julio Rodriguez's 412.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Julio Rodriguez's 5,251.
Manny Machado
Julio Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Julio Rodriguez. 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 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Manny Machado and Julio Rodriguez are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Manny Machado | Julio Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 740 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 2,980 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 437 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 801 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 136 |
| Triples | Leads: 18 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 134 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 412 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 773 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 138 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .326 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .782 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Julio Rodriguez 18,743 to 5,251 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Julio Rodriguez's 4, while Julio Rodriguez carries the higher per-season figure (1,313 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
Julio Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Julio Rodriguez owns stolen bases. 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 Julio Rodriguez careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2022 on, with both players still active. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Manny Machado has appeared in 2,052 games to Julio Rodriguez's 740. The green cells for Julio Rodriguez are stolen bases (138 to 118). Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Julio Rodriguez struck out more than walked (773 to 216). Julio Rodriguez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Manny Machado holds the edge, .480 to .455. Because Manny Machado and Julio Rodriguez are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs Julio Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Julio Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Julio Rodriguez in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Julio Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.