Manny Machado vs Deacon White: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Deacon White played 1871–1890 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 Deacon White (1871–1890) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1870s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Deacon White finished with 2,067 hits and 24 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 Deacon White's 24.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Deacon White's .740.
- Who had the higher batting average? Deacon White, with .312 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Deacon White's 2,067.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Deacon White's 988.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Deacon White, with 19,258 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
- Who won more championships? Deacon White, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Deacon White
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Deacon White. 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 1870s 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 | Deacon White |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,560 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 6,624 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 1,140 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 2,067 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 270 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 24 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 988 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 308 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 221 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 70 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .312 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .393 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .740 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Deacon White edges Manny Machado 19,258 to 18,743 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Deacon White played 20 seasons to Manny Machado's 15, while Manny Machado carries the higher per-season figure (1,250 to 963). 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
Deacon White — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Deacon White owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. Note that PIV actually grades Deacon White ahead, which means Manny Machado's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Manny Machado and Deacon White careers compare
No season is shared: Deacon White played 1871–1890, Manny Machado 2012–present. With 2,052 games against 1,560 across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Deacon White comes out ahead, it is in triples (98 to 18), batting average (.312 to .274), and on-base percentage (.346 to .335). Plate discipline differs: Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), but Deacon White walked more often than struck out (308 walks, 221 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Manny Machado's hits: 399 of 2,197 for Manny Machado, 24 of 2,067 for Deacon White. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Deacon White: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Deacon White?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Deacon White in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Deacon White hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Deacon White's 24.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Deacon White's .740.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Deacon White, with .312 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Deacon White's 2,067.