Bobby Bonds vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Bobby Bonds played 1968–1981 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
Bobby Bonds (1968–1981) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Bobby Bonds finished with 1,886 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 hit more home runs? Bobby Bonds, with 332 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Bonds, with .824 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Bobby Bonds's .268.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Bobby Bonds's 1,886.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Bonds, with 1,024 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Bobby Bonds's 25,739.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Bobby Bonds's 0.
Bobby Bonds
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bobby Bonds and Tim Raines. 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 1960s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bobby Bonds | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,849 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 7,043 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,258 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,886 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 302 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 66 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 332 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,024 | 980 |
| Walks | 914 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,757 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 461 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .268 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .353 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .471 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .824 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines edges Bobby Bonds 25,763 to 25,739 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 24 seasons to Bobby Bonds's 15, while Bobby Bonds carries the higher per-season figure (1,716 to 1,073). 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).
Bobby Bonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Raines leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Bobby Bonds owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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.
Related Matchups
How the Bobby Bonds and Tim Raines careers compare
Bobby Bonds and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1979 and 1981. With 1,849 games against 2,502 across 15 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Bobby Bonds's edges on the table are home runs (332 to 170), RBI (1,024 to 980), and slugging percentage (.471 to .425). Plate discipline differs: Bobby Bonds struck out more than walked (1,757 to 914), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Bobby Bonds is the more power-leaning hitter, with 332 of 1,886 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Bobby Bonds vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bobby Bonds or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Bobby Bonds in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bobby Bonds or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Bobby Bonds, with 332 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Bonds, with .824 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Bobby Bonds's .268.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Bobby Bonds's 1,886.