Albert Belle vs Jim Edmonds: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Edmonds 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). Albert Belle played 1989–2000 as a hitter; Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 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
Albert Belle (1989–2000) and Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1990s respectively and share 8 seasons. Albert Belle finished with 1,726 hits and 381 home runs; Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Jim Edmonds, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Albert Belle's 381.
- Who had the higher OPS? Albert Belle, with .933 to Jim Edmonds's .903.
- Who had the higher batting average? Albert Belle, with .295 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Jim Edmonds, with 1,949 to Albert Belle's 1,726.
- Who drove in more runs? Albert Belle, with 1,239 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Albert Belle, with 29,356 career PIV to Jim Edmonds's 28,444.
Albert Belle
Jim Edmonds
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Albert Belle and Jim Edmonds. 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 | Albert Belle | Jim Edmonds |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,539 | 2,011 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,853 | 6,858 |
| Runs | 974 | Leads: 1,251 |
| Hits | 1,726 | Leads: 1,949 |
| Doubles | 389 | Leads: 437 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 25 |
| Home Runs | 381 | Leads: 393 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,239 | 1,199 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 998 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 961 | 1,729 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 88 | 67 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .284 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .564 | .527 |
| OPS | Leads: .933 | .903 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Albert Belle edges Jim Edmonds 29,356 to 28,444 — driven by per-season impact — 2,446 PIV per season to 1,673 — rather than by longevity, since Albert Belle played 12 seasons to Jim Edmonds's 17. 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).
Albert Belle — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Jim Edmonds leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Albert Belle leads 5: RBI, stolen bases, batting average, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Edmonds. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Albert Belle higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Albert Belle and Jim Edmonds careers compare
From 1993 through 2000, Albert Belle and Jim Edmonds were in the majors together. With 1,539 games against 2,011 across 12 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Albert Belle struck out more than walked (961 to 683), and Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998). In slugging percentage, Albert Belle holds the edge, .564 to .527. On the peak-season lists, Albert Belle's best year is 1994 at 1.152 OPS and Jim Edmonds's is 2004 at 1.061 OPS; Albert Belle has the stronger single season.
Albert Belle vs Jim Edmonds: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Albert Belle or Jim Edmonds?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Edmonds leads Albert Belle in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Albert Belle or Jim Edmonds hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Albert Belle's 381.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Albert Belle, with .933 to Jim Edmonds's .903.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Albert Belle, with .295 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim Edmonds, with 1,949 to Albert Belle's 1,726.