Manny Machado vs Giancarlo Stanton: 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; Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–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 Giancarlo Stanton (2010–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; Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 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? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS? Giancarlo Stanton, with .871 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,183.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Giancarlo Stanton, with 25,656 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Manny Machado
Giancarlo Stanton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Giancarlo Stanton. 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 Giancarlo Stanton are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Manny Machado | Giancarlo Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,750 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 6,364 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 951 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,642 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 319 |
| Triples | Leads: 18 | 11 |
| Home Runs | 399 | Leads: 456 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,183 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 811 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 2,088 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .258 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .345 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Giancarlo Stanton outpaces Manny Machado 25,656 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,603 PIV per season to 1,250, across 16 seasons to 15. 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
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Giancarlo Stanton owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. Note that PIV actually grades Giancarlo Stanton ahead, which means Manny Machado's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Manny Machado and Giancarlo Stanton careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2012 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 1,750 for Giancarlo Stanton across 15 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811). Giancarlo Stanton is the more power-leaning hitter, with 456 of 1,642 hits leaving the park. Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Giancarlo Stanton holds the edge, .527 to .480. Because Manny Machado and Giancarlo Stanton are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs Giancarlo Stanton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Giancarlo Stanton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Giancarlo Stanton in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Giancarlo Stanton hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Manny Machado's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with .871 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.