Jose Canseco 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). Jose Canseco played 1985–2001 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
Jose Canseco (1985–2001) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1970s respectively and share 17 seasons. Jose Canseco finished with 1,877 hits and 462 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? Jose Canseco, with 462 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Canseco, with .867 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Jose Canseco's .266.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Canseco, with 1,407 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Jose Canseco's 24,754.
Jose Canseco
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Canseco 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 | Jose Canseco | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,887 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,057 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,186 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,877 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 340 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 462 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,407 | 980 |
| Walks | 906 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,942 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 200 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .353 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .515 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .867 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines edges Jose Canseco 25,763 to 24,754 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 23 seasons to Jose Canseco's 17, while Jose Canseco carries the higher per-season figure (1,456 to 1,120). 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).
Jose Canseco — 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. Jose Canseco leads 4: home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS. 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 Jose Canseco and Tim Raines careers compare
From 1985 through 2001, Jose Canseco and Tim Raines were in the majors together. With 1,887 games against 2,502 across 17 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jose Canseco are home runs (462 to 170), RBI (1,407 to 980), and slugging percentage (.515 to .425). At the plate, Jose Canseco struck out more than walked (1,942 to 906), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Jose Canseco is the more power-leaning hitter, with 462 of 1,877 hits leaving the park.
Jose Canseco vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Canseco or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Jose Canseco in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jose Canseco or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Jose Canseco, with 462 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Canseco, with .867 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Jose Canseco's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.