Ellis Burks vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ellis Burks played 1987–2004 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
Ellis Burks (1987–2004) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1970s respectively and share 16 seasons. Ellis Burks finished with 2,107 hits and 352 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 leads the career comparison? Tim Raines, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Ellis Burks, with 352 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ellis Burks, with .874 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Ellis Burks's .291.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Ellis Burks's 2,107.
- Who drove in more runs? Ellis Burks, with 1,206 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ellis Burks, with 25,806 career PIV to Tim Raines's 25,763.
Ellis Burks
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ellis Burks and Tim Raines. 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 | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,000 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,232 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,253 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 2,107 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 402 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 63 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 352 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,206 | 980 |
| Walks | 793 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,340 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 181 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .291 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .510 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .874 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ellis Burks edges Tim Raines 25,806 to 25,763 — driven by per-season impact — 1,434 PIV per season to 1,120 — rather than by longevity, since Ellis Burks played 18 seasons to Tim Raines's 23. 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
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tim Raines leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Ellis Burks leads 4: home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Raines. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Ellis Burks higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ellis Burks and Tim Raines careers compare
The careers of Ellis Burks (1987–2004) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) overlapped from 1987 to 2002, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,000 games for Ellis Burks and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 18 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Ellis Burks are home runs (352 to 170), RBI (1,206 to 980), and slugging percentage (.510 to .425). Plate discipline differs: Ellis Burks struck out more than walked (1,340 to 793), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts).
Ellis Burks vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ellis Burks or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Ellis Burks in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ellis Burks or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Ellis Burks, with 352 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ellis Burks, with .874 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Ellis Burks's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Ellis Burks's 2,107.