Manny Machado vs Corey Seager: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Corey Seager has played 2015–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 Corey Seager (2015–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Corey Seager has 1,341 hits and 241 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 Corey Seager's 241.
- Who had the higher OPS? Corey Seager, with .860 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Corey Seager, with .284 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Corey Seager's 1,341.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Corey Seager's 718.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Corey Seager's 16,429.
- Who won more championships? Corey Seager, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Corey Seager
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Corey Seager. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Manny Machado and Corey Seager are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Manny Machado | Corey Seager |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,233 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 4,728 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 759 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,341 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 286 |
| Triples | Leads: 18 | 13 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 241 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 718 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 518 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 978 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 23 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .284 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .503 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .860 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Corey Seager 18,743 to 16,429 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Corey Seager's 11, while Corey Seager carries the higher per-season figure (1,494 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
Corey Seager — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Corey Seager 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 Corey Seager careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2015 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 Corey Seager's 1,233. Corey Seager's edges on the table are batting average (.284 to .274), on-base percentage (.358 to .335), and slugging percentage (.503 to .480). Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Corey Seager struck out more than walked (978 to 518). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Corey Seager's on-base percentage of .358 tops Manny Machado's .335. Manny Machado and Corey Seager's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Corey Seager: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Corey Seager?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Corey Seager in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Corey Seager hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Corey Seager's 241.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Corey Seager, with .860 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Corey Seager, with .284 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Corey Seager's 1,341.