Manny Machado vs Al Rosen: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado 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; Al Rosen played 1947–1956 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 Al Rosen (1947–1956) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Al Rosen finished with 1,063 hits and 192 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 Al Rosen's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Al Rosen, with .879 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Al Rosen, with .285 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Al Rosen's 1,063.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Al Rosen's 717.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Al Rosen's 17,505.
- Who won more championships? Al Rosen, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Al Rosen. 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 1940s 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 | Al Rosen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,044 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 3,725 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 603 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,063 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 165 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 20 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 192 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 717 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 587 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 385 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 39 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .495 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .879 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado edges Al Rosen 18,743 to 17,505 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Al Rosen's 10, while Al Rosen carries the higher per-season figure (1,751 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
Al Rosen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Al Rosen owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. 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 Al Rosen careers compare
Al Rosen (1947–1956) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Manny Machado has appeared in 2,052 games to Al Rosen's 1,044. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), while Al Rosen walked more often than struck out (587 walks, 385 strikeouts). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Al Rosen holds the edge, .495 to .480. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Al Rosen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Al Rosen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Al Rosen in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Al Rosen hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Al Rosen's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Al Rosen, with .879 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Al Rosen, with .285 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Al Rosen's 1,063.