Bobby Bonilla 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 Bonilla played 1986–2001 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 Bonilla (1986–2001) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Bobby Bonilla finished with 2,010 hits and 287 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 Bonilla, with 287 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Bonilla, with .829 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Bobby Bonilla's .279.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Bobby Bonilla's 2,010.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Bonilla, with 1,173 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Bobby Bonilla's 19,507.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Bobby Bonilla's 1.
Bobby Bonilla
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bobby Bonilla 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bobby Bonilla | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,113 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 7,213 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,084 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 2,010 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 61 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 287 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,173 | 980 |
| Walks | 912 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,204 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 45 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .358 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .472 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .829 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines leads Bobby Bonilla 25,763 to 19,507 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,073 PIV per season to 1,027, across 24 seasons to 19. 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 Bonilla — 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 Bonilla 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.
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How the Bobby Bonilla and Tim Raines careers compare
From 1986 through 2001, Bobby Bonilla and Tim Raines were in the majors together. With 2,113 games against 2,502 across 19 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Bobby Bonilla comes out ahead, it is in home runs (287 to 170), RBI (1,173 to 980), and slugging percentage (.472 to .425). At the plate, Bobby Bonilla struck out more than walked (1,204 to 912), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Bobby Bonilla is the more power-leaning hitter, with 287 of 2,010 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Bobby Bonilla vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bobby Bonilla or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Bobby Bonilla in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bobby Bonilla or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Bobby Bonilla, with 287 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Bonilla, with .829 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Bobby Bonilla's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Bobby Bonilla's 2,010.