Manny Machado vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Scott Rolen has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Scott Rolen played 1996–2012 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 Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — 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; Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 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 Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Scott Rolen, with .281 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Scott Rolen, with 1,287 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Scott Rolen, with 20,867 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Scott Rolen, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Scott Rolen. 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 | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 2,038 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 7,398 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,211 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 2,077 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 517 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 316 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,287 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .281 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Scott Rolen leads Manny Machado 20,867 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Scott Rolen played 19 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 1,098). 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
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Scott Rolen leads in RBI, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Manny Machado owns hits and home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Scott Rolen. PIV agrees: Scott Rolen 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 Scott Rolen careers compare
From 2012 through 2012, Manny Machado and Scott Rolen were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 2,038 for Scott Rolen across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Manny Machado are games (2,052 to 2,038), at-bats (8,013 to 7,398), and hits (2,197 to 2,077). Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). Scott Rolen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Scott Rolen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Scott Rolen leads Manny Machado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Scott Rolen, with .281 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.