Manny Machado vs Troy Tulowitzki: 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; Troy Tulowitzki played 2006–2019 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 Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 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 Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Troy Tulowitzki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Troy Tulowitzki's 16,087.
Manny Machado
Troy Tulowitzki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Troy Tulowitzki. 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 2000s 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 | Troy Tulowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,291 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 4,804 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 762 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,391 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 264 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 225 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 511 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 900 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 57 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .495 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .856 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Troy Tulowitzki 18,743 to 16,087 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,250 PIV per season to 1,149, across 15 seasons to 14. 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
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Troy Tulowitzki 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 Troy Tulowitzki careers compare
Manny Machado and Troy Tulowitzki were active at the same time between 2012 and 2019. The table compares 2,052 games of Manny Machado with 1,291 of Troy Tulowitzki across 15 and 14 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511). On the bases, Manny Machado stole more often per game played (118 steals in 2,052 games for Manny Machado, 57 in 1,291 for Troy Tulowitzki). Troy Tulowitzki's on-base percentage of .361 tops Manny Machado's .335. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Troy Tulowitzki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Troy Tulowitzki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Troy Tulowitzki in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Troy Tulowitzki hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.