Ellis Burks vs Jim Edmonds: Career Stats Comparison
Ellis Burks and Jim Edmonds are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ellis Burks played 1987–2004 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
Ellis Burks (1987–2004) and Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1990s respectively and share 12 seasons. Ellis Burks finished with 2,107 hits and 352 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? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Ellis Burks's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Ellis Burks's .874.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ellis Burks, with .291 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Ellis Burks, with 2,107 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Ellis Burks, with 1,206 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Ellis Burks's 25,806.
Ellis Burks
Jim Edmonds
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ellis Burks 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 | Ellis Burks | Jim Edmonds |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,000 | 2,011 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,232 | 6,858 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,253 | 1,251 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,107 | 1,949 |
| Doubles | 402 | Leads: 437 |
| Triples | Leads: 63 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 352 | Leads: 393 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,206 | 1,199 |
| Walks | 793 | Leads: 998 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,340 | 1,729 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 181 | 67 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .284 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | .510 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | .874 | Leads: .903 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds leads Ellis Burks 28,444 to 25,806 — driven by per-season impact — 1,673 PIV per season to 1,434 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Edmonds played 17 seasons to Ellis Burks's 18. 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).
Ellis Burks — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Ellis Burks and Jim Edmonds split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Jim Edmonds higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ellis Burks and Jim Edmonds careers compare
Ellis Burks and Jim Edmonds were active at the same time between 1993 and 2004. The two careers are close in length, 2,000 games for Ellis Burks and 2,011 for Jim Edmonds across 18 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Ellis Burks struck out more than walked (1,340 to 793), and Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998). On the bases, Ellis Burks stole more often per game played (181 steals in 2,000 games for Ellis Burks, 67 in 2,011 for Jim Edmonds). In slugging percentage, Jim Edmonds holds the edge, .527 to .510.
Ellis Burks vs Jim Edmonds: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ellis Burks or Jim Edmonds?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Ellis Burks or Jim Edmonds hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Ellis Burks's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Ellis Burks's .874.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ellis Burks, with .291 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Ellis Burks, with 2,107 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.