Manny Machado vs Joey Votto: Career Stats Comparison
Joey Votto 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; Joey Votto played 2007–2023 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 Joey Votto (2007–2023) — 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; Joey Votto finished with 2,135 hits and 356 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 Joey Votto's 356.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joey Votto, with .920 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joey Votto, with .294 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Joey Votto's 2,135.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Joey Votto's 1,144.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joey Votto, with 43,852 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Manny Machado
Joey Votto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Joey Votto. 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 | Joey Votto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,052 | Leads: 2,056 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 7,252 |
| Runs | 1,164 | Leads: 1,171 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 2,135 |
| Doubles | 418 | Leads: 459 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 22 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 356 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,144 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 1,365 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,640 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 80 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .511 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .920 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joey Votto outpaces Manny Machado 43,852 to 18,743 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,580 PIV per season to 1,250, across 17 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
Joey Votto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Joey Votto leads in runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Manny Machado owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Joey Votto. PIV agrees: Joey Votto 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 Joey Votto careers compare
Manny Machado and Joey Votto were active at the same time between 2012 and 2023. The two careers are close in length, 2,052 games for Manny Machado and 2,056 for Joey Votto across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739); Joey Votto struck out more than walked (1,640 to 1,365). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Joey Votto holds the edge, .409 to .335. Joey Votto owns the better peak by OPS: .963 OPS in 2018 for Manny Machado against 1.041 OPS in 2012 for Joey Votto. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Joey Votto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Joey Votto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Joey Votto leads Manny Machado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Joey Votto hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Joey Votto's 356.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joey Votto, with .920 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joey Votto, with .294 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Joey Votto's 2,135.