Manny Machado vs Pie Traynor: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado and Pie Traynor are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter; Pie Traynor played 1920–1937 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 Pie Traynor (1920–1937) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Pie Traynor finished with 2,416 hits and 58 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 Pie Traynor's 58.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Pie Traynor's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pie Traynor, with .320 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Pie Traynor, with 2,416 to Manny Machado's 2,197.
- Who drove in more runs? Pie Traynor, with 1,273 to Manny Machado's 1,235.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Pie Traynor's 11,425.
- Who won more championships? Pie Traynor, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Pie Traynor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Pie Traynor. 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 1920s 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 | Pie Traynor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,941 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 7,559 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,183 |
| Hits | 2,197 | Leads: 2,416 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 371 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 58 |
| RBI | 1,235 | Leads: 1,273 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 278 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 158 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .320 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .435 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Pie Traynor 18,743 to 11,425 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 672 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Pie Traynor'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
Pie Traynor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Pie Traynor leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Manny Machado owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pie Traynor. Note that PIV actually grades Manny Machado ahead, which means Pie Traynor's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Manny Machado and Pie Traynor careers compare
Pie Traynor (1920–1937) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 1,941 for Pie Traynor across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), but Pie Traynor walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 278 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado, 58 of 2,416 for Pie Traynor. Pie Traynor was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Pie Traynor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Manny Machado or Pie Traynor hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Pie Traynor's 58.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Pie Traynor's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pie Traynor, with .320 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Pie Traynor, with 2,416 to Manny Machado's 2,197.