Moises Alou vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Moises Alou played 1990–2008 as a hitter; Tim Raines played 1979–2002 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
Moises Alou (1990–2008) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1970s respectively and share 13 seasons. Moises Alou finished with 2,134 hits and 332 home runs; Tim Raines finished with 2,605 hits and 170 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Tim Raines, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Moises Alou, with 332 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Moises Alou, with .885 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Moises Alou, with .303 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Moises Alou's 2,134.
- Who drove in more runs? Moises Alou, with 1,287 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Moises Alou's 24,616.
Moises Alou
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Moises Alou and Tim Raines. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Moises Alou | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,942 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,037 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,109 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 2,134 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 421 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 332 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,287 | 980 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 894 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 106 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .303 | .294 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .885 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines edges Moises Alou 25,763 to 24,616 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 23 seasons to Moises Alou's 17, while Moises Alou carries the higher per-season figure (1,448 to 1,120). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Moises Alou — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tim Raines leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Moises Alou leads 5: home runs, RBI, batting average, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Raines. PIV agrees: Tim Raines grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Moises Alou and Tim Raines careers compare
Moises Alou and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1990 and 2002. The two careers are close in length, 1,942 games for Moises Alou and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 17 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Moises Alou struck out more than walked (894 to 737), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Moises Alou is the more power-leaning hitter, with 332 of 2,134 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Tim Raines stole more often per game played (106 steals in 1,942 games for Moises Alou, 808 in 2,502 for Tim Raines).
Moises Alou vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Moises Alou or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Moises Alou in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Moises Alou or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Moises Alou, with 332 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Moises Alou, with .885 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Moises Alou, with .303 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Moises Alou's 2,134.