Manny Machado vs Chase Utley: 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; Chase Utley played 2003–2018 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 Chase Utley (2003–2018) — 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; Chase Utley finished with 1,885 hits and 259 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 Chase Utley's 259.
- Who had the higher OPS? Chase Utley, with .823 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Chase Utley, with .275 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Chase Utley's 1,885.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Chase Utley's 1,025.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Chase Utley's 17,446.
- Who won more championships? Chase Utley, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Chase Utley
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Chase Utley. 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 | Chase Utley |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,937 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 6,857 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 1,103 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,885 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 411 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 58 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 259 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,025 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 724 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,193 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 154 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .275 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .465 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado edges Chase Utley 18,743 to 17,446 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 1,026 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Chase Utley'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
Chase Utley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Chase Utley owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. 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 Chase Utley careers compare
Manny Machado and Chase Utley were active at the same time between 2012 and 2018. With 2,052 games against 1,937 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 Chase Utley struck out more than walked (1,193 to 724). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado, 259 of 1,885 for Chase Utley. On the bases, Chase Utley stole more often per game played (118 steals in 2,052 games for Manny Machado, 154 in 1,937 for Chase Utley). Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Chase Utley: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Chase Utley?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Chase Utley in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Chase Utley hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Chase Utley's 259.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Chase Utley, with .823 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Chase Utley, with .275 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Chase Utley's 1,885.