Jack Clark 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). Jack Clark played 1975–1992 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
Jack Clark (1975–1992) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — both debuted in the 1970s. Jack Clark finished with 1,826 hits and 340 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? Jack Clark, with 340 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jack Clark, with .854 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Jack Clark's .267.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Jack Clark's 1,826.
- Who drove in more runs? Jack Clark, with 1,180 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jack Clark, with 30,243 career PIV to Tim Raines's 25,763.
Jack Clark
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jack Clark 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 | Jack Clark | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,994 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,847 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,118 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,826 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 332 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 340 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,180 | 980 |
| Walks | 1,262 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,441 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 77 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .267 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .379 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .476 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .854 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jack Clark leads Tim Raines 30,243 to 25,763 — driven by per-season impact — 1,680 PIV per season to 1,120 — rather than by longevity, since Jack Clark 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).
Jack Clark — 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. Jack Clark 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 Jack Clark higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jack Clark and Tim Raines careers compare
Jack Clark and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1979 and 1992. The two careers are close in length, 1,994 games for Jack Clark and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 18 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jack Clark's edges on the table are home runs (340 to 170), RBI (1,180 to 980), and slugging percentage (.476 to .425). Plate discipline differs: Jack Clark struck out more than walked (1,441 to 1,262), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Jack Clark is the more power-leaning hitter, with 340 of 1,826 hits leaving the park.
Jack Clark vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jack Clark or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Jack Clark in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jack Clark or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Jack Clark, with 340 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jack Clark, with .854 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Jack Clark's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Jack Clark's 1,826.