Manny Machado vs Matt Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Matt Williams played 1987–2003 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 Matt Williams (1987–2003) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026; Matt Williams finished with 1,878 hits and 378 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 Matt Williams's 378.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Machado, with .815 to Matt Williams's .805.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Machado, with .274 to Matt Williams's .268.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Matt Williams's 1,878.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Matt Williams's 1,218.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Matt Williams's 9,982.
- Who won more championships? Matt Williams, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Manny Machado
Matt Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and Matt Williams. 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 1980s 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 | Matt Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,866 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 7,000 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 997 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,878 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 338 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 378 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 1,218 |
| Walks | Leads: 739 | 469 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,363 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 53 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .268 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .335 | .317 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .489 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .805 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado outpaces Matt Williams 18,743 to 9,982 — driven by per-season impact — 1,250 PIV per season to 587 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Matt Williams'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
Matt Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Matt Williams owns no headline categories. 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 Matt Williams careers compare
Matt Williams (1987–2003) was finished before Manny Machado (2012–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,052 games against 1,866 across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Matt Williams's edges on the table are triples (35 to 18) and slugging percentage (.489 to .480). At the plate, Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739), and Matt Williams struck out more than walked (1,363 to 469). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Machado's on-base percentage of .335 tops Matt Williams's .317. Manny Machado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Manny Machado vs Matt Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Machado or Matt Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Matt Williams in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Machado or Matt Williams hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Matt Williams's 378.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Machado, with .815 to Matt Williams's .805.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Machado, with .274 to Matt Williams's .268.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Matt Williams's 1,878.