Manny Machado vs David Wright: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado and David Wright are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter; David Wright played 2004–2018 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 David Wright (2004–2018) — 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; David Wright finished with 1,777 hits and 242 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 David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? David Wright, with .867 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? David Wright, with .296 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to David Wright's 1,777.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to David Wright's 970.
- Who has the higher career PIV? David Wright, with 22,524 career PIV to Manny Machado's 18,743.
Manny Machado
David Wright
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Machado and David Wright. 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 | David Wright |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,052 | 1,585 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,013 | 5,998 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,164 | 949 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,197 | 1,777 |
| Doubles | Leads: 418 | 390 |
| Triples | 18 | Leads: 26 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 242 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,235 | 970 |
| Walks | 739 | Leads: 762 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,577 | 1,292 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 196 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | .335 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | .480 | Leads: .491 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .867 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), David Wright leads Manny Machado 22,524 to 18,743 — driven by per-season impact — 1,609 PIV per season to 1,250 — rather than by longevity, since David Wright played 14 seasons to Manny Machado's 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
David Wright — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, David Wright leads in stolen bases, 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 David Wright. PIV agrees: David Wright 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 David Wright careers compare
The careers of Manny Machado (2012–present) and David Wright (2004–2018) overlapped from 2012 to 2018, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,052 games against 1,585 across 15 and 14 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 David Wright struck out more than walked (1,292 to 762). Manny Machado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,197 hits leaving the park. On the bases, David Wright stole more often per game played (118 steals in 2,052 games for Manny Machado, 196 in 1,585 for David Wright). Because Manny Machado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Manny Machado vs David Wright: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Manny Machado or David Wright hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- David Wright, with .867 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- David Wright, with .296 to Manny Machado's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to David Wright's 1,777.