Jim Edmonds vs Carlos Lee: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Edmonds and Carlos Lee are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Carlos Lee played 1999–2012 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
Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) and Carlos Lee (1999–2012) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Carlos Lee finished with 2,273 hits and 358 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 Carlos Lee's 358.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Carlos Lee's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlos Lee, with .285 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Carlos Lee, with 2,273 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlos Lee, with 1,363 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Carlos Lee's 13,870.
- Who won more championships? Jim Edmonds, with 1 World Series title to Carlos Lee's 0.
Jim Edmonds
Carlos Lee
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Carlos Lee. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Edmonds | Carlos Lee |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,011 | Leads: 2,099 |
| At-Bats | 6,858 | Leads: 7,983 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,251 | 1,125 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,273 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 469 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 19 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 358 |
| RBI | 1,199 | Leads: 1,363 |
| Walks | Leads: 998 | 655 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 984 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 125 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .376 | .339 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .483 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .821 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds outpaces Carlos Lee 28,444 to 13,870 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,497 PIV per season to 867, across 19 seasons to 16. 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).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Carlos Lee — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Edmonds leads in home runs, runs, OBP, and OPS, while Carlos Lee owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Edmonds. PIV agrees: Jim Edmonds grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Edmonds and Carlos Lee careers compare
Jim Edmonds and Carlos Lee were active at the same time between 1999 and 2010. With 2,011 games against 2,099 across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998); Carlos Lee struck out more than walked (984 to 655). Carlos Lee was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Best seasons: 2004 for Jim Edmonds (1.061 OPS, 42 HR, 111 RBI, .301 avg) and 2008 for Carlos Lee (.937 OPS, 28 HR, 100 RBI, .314 avg).
Jim Edmonds vs Carlos Lee: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jim Edmonds or Carlos Lee hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Carlos Lee's 358.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Carlos Lee's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlos Lee, with .285 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlos Lee, with 2,273 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.