Manny Machado vs Miguel Tejada: Career Stats Comparison
Miguel Tejada 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; Miguel Tejada played 1997–2013 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 Miguel Tejada (1997–2013) — 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; Miguel Tejada finished with 2,407 hits and 307 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 Miguel Tejada's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Miguel Tejada's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average? Miguel Tejada, with .285 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Miguel Tejada, with 2,407 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Miguel Tejada, with 1,302 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Miguel Tejada's 8,602.
Manny Machado
Miguel Tejada
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Miguel Tejada. 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 | Miguel Tejada |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,171 |
| At-Bats | 8,013 | Leads: 8,434 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,230 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,407 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 468 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 23 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 307 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,302 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 553 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,079 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 85 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .336 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .456 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .791 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Miguel Tejada 18,743 to 8,602 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 506 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Miguel Tejada'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
Miguel Tejada — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Miguel Tejada leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Manny Machado owns home runs, stolen bases, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Miguel Tejada. Note that PIV actually grades Manny Machado ahead, which means Miguel Tejada's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Manny Machado and Miguel Tejada careers compare
From 2012 through 2013, Manny Machado and Miguel Tejada were in the majors together. With 2,052 games against 2,171 across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Miguel Tejada struck out more than walked (1,079 to 553). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's slugging percentage of .480 tops Miguel Tejada's .456. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Miguel Tejada: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Miguel Tejada?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Miguel Tejada leads Manny Machado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Miguel Tejada hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Miguel Tejada's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Miguel Tejada's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Miguel Tejada, with .285 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Miguel Tejada, with 2,407 to Manny Machado's 2,197.