Rafael Devers vs Tim Wallach: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Wallach has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Tim Wallach played 1980–1996 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
Rafael Devers (2017–present) and Tim Wallach (1980–1996) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 12, 2026; Tim Wallach finished with 2,085 hits and 260 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rafael Devers, with 272 to Tim Wallach's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Tim Wallach's .732.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rafael Devers, with .274 to Tim Wallach's .257.
- Who had more hits? Tim Wallach, with 2,085 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? Tim Wallach, with 1,125 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rafael Devers, with 15,166 career PIV to Tim Wallach's 2,914.
- Who won more championships? Rafael Devers, with 1 World Series title to Tim Wallach's 0.
Rafael Devers
Tim Wallach
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Tim Wallach. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2010s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Rafael Devers is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Tim Wallach |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 2,212 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 8,099 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 908 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 2,085 |
| Doubles | 324 | Leads: 432 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 36 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 260 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 1,125 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 649 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 1,307 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 51 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .257 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .316 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .416 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .732 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rafael Devers outpaces Tim Wallach 15,166 to 2,914 — driven by per-season impact — 1,517 PIV per season to 162 — rather than by longevity, since Rafael Devers played 10 seasons to Tim Wallach's 18. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Rafael Devers — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Wallach — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rafael Devers leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Tim Wallach owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rafael Devers. PIV agrees: Rafael Devers grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rafael Devers and Tim Wallach careers compare
No season is shared: Tim Wallach played 1980–1996, Rafael Devers 2017–present. Tim Wallach has the far longer record, 2,212 games against 1,291 across 10 and 18 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539); Tim Wallach struck out more than walked (1,307 to 649). Rafael Devers is the more power-leaning hitter, with 272 of 1,359 hits leaving the park. Best seasons: 2019 for Rafael Devers (.916 OPS, 32 HR, 115 RBI, .311 avg) and 1994 for Tim Wallach (.859 OPS, 23 HR, 78 RBI, .280 avg). Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs Tim Wallach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Tim Wallach?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Wallach leads Rafael Devers in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Tim Wallach hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to Tim Wallach's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Tim Wallach's .732.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rafael Devers, with .274 to Tim Wallach's .257.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Wallach, with 2,085 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.