Ellis Burks vs Jim Edmonds: Career Stats Comparison
Ellis Burks and Jim Edmonds are close to even, splitting the 14 statistical categories compared on this page 7–7. 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 broke in during the 1980s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. 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 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.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
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. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ellis Burks | Jim Edmonds |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,000 | Leads: 2,011 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 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 | 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 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,497 vs 1,358 per year). 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
On the head-to-head card, Ellis Burks leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Jim Edmonds owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ellis Burks. Note that PIV actually grades Jim Edmonds ahead, which means Ellis Burks's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Ellis Burks vs Jim Edmonds: Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.