Manny Machado vs Alfonso Soriano: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Alfonso Soriano played 1999–2014 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 Alfonso Soriano (1999–2014) — 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; Alfonso Soriano finished with 2,095 hits and 412 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Alfonso Soriano, with 412 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alfonso Soriano, with .819 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Alfonso Soriano's .270.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Alfonso Soriano's 2,095.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Alfonso Soriano's 1,159.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Alfonso Soriano's 13,727.
- Who won more championships? Alfonso Soriano, with 2 World Series titles to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Alfonso Soriano
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Alfonso Soriano. 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 | Alfonso Soriano |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,975 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 7,750 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 1,152 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 2,095 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 481 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 31 |
| Home Runs | 399 | Leads: 412 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,159 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 496 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,803 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 289 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .319 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .500 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Alfonso Soriano 18,743 to 13,727 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 807 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Alfonso Soriano's 17. 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
Alfonso Soriano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Alfonso Soriano owns home runs, stolen bases, 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 Alfonso Soriano careers compare
Manny Machado and Alfonso Soriano were active at the same time between 2012 and 2014. With 2,052 games against 1,975 across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Alfonso Soriano struck out more than walked (1,803 to 496). Alfonso Soriano was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Alfonso Soriano's slugging percentage of .500 tops Manny Machado's .480. On the peak-season lists, Manny Machado's best year is 2018 at .963 OPS and Alfonso Soriano's is 2006 at .911 OPS; Manny Machado has the stronger single season. Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs Alfonso Soriano: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Alfonso Soriano?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Alfonso Soriano in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Alfonso Soriano hit more home runs?
- Alfonso Soriano, with 412 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alfonso Soriano, with .819 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Alfonso Soriano's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Alfonso Soriano's 2,095.