Manny Machado vs Chris Sabo: 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; Chris Sabo played 1988–1996 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 Chris Sabo (1988–1996) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Chris Sabo finished with 898 hits and 116 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 Chris Sabo's 116.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Chris Sabo's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Chris Sabo's .268.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Chris Sabo's 898.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Chris Sabo's 426.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Chris Sabo's 4,646.
- Who won more championships? Chris Sabo, 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 Chris Sabo. 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 1980s 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 | Chris Sabo |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 911 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 3,354 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 494 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 898 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 214 |
| Triples | Leads: 18 | 17 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 116 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 426 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 274 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 460 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 120 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .268 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .326 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .445 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Chris Sabo 18,743 to 4,646 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,250 PIV per season to 465, across 15 seasons to 10. 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
Chris Sabo — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Chris Sabo 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 Chris Sabo careers compare
Chris Sabo (1988–1996) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 2,052 games of Manny Machado with 911 of Chris Sabo across 15 and 10 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Chris Sabo comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (120 to 118). Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Chris Sabo struck out more than walked (460 to 274). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. Chris Sabo was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's slugging percentage of .480 tops Chris Sabo's .445. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Chris Sabo: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Chris Sabo?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Chris Sabo in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Chris Sabo hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Chris Sabo's 116.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Chris Sabo's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Chris Sabo's .268.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Chris Sabo's 898.