Jim Edmonds vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 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
Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1970s respectively and share 10 seasons. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 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 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Edmonds, with 1,199 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Tim Raines's 25,763.
Jim Edmonds
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds 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 | Jim Edmonds | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,011 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,858 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,251 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | Leads: 437 | 430 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,199 | 980 |
| Walks | 998 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .376 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds leads Tim Raines 28,444 to 25,763 — driven by per-season impact — 1,673 PIV per season to 1,120 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Edmonds played 17 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).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tim Raines leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, triples, walks, and others. Jim Edmonds leads 5: doubles, home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Raines. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Jim Edmonds higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jim Edmonds and Tim Raines careers compare
Jim Edmonds and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1993 and 2002. With 2,011 games against 2,502 across 17 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Jim Edmonds is the more power-leaning hitter, with 393 of 1,949 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Tim Raines stole more often per game played (67 steals in 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds, 808 in 2,502 for Tim Raines).
Jim Edmonds vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Edmonds or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Jim Edmonds in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jim Edmonds or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.