Jim Edmonds vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Walker has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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 Larry Walker (1989–2005) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 13 seasons. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Larry Walker, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Larry Walker's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Jim Edmonds's .903.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Larry Walker, with 2,160 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Jim Edmonds's 28,444.
Jim Edmonds
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Larry Walker. 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 | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,011 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,858 | 6,907 |
| Runs | 1,251 | Leads: 1,355 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,160 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 471 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 62 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 383 |
| RBI | 1,199 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 998 | 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 230 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .376 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .527 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .903 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Jim Edmonds 42,378 to 28,444 — driven by per-season impact — 2,493 PIV per season to 1,673 — rather than by longevity, since Larry Walker played 17 seasons to Jim Edmonds's 17. 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
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Larry Walker leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Jim Edmonds leads 2: home runs and walks. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker 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 Larry Walker careers compare
Jim Edmonds and Larry Walker were active at the same time between 1993 and 2005. With 2,011 games against 1,988 across 17 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jim Edmonds are home runs (393 to 383) and walks (998 to 913). At the plate, Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998), and Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). On the bases, Larry Walker stole more often per game played (67 steals in 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds, 230 in 1,988 for Larry Walker). Larry Walker's on-base percentage of .400 tops Jim Edmonds's .376.
Jim Edmonds vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Edmonds or Larry Walker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Walker leads Jim Edmonds in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jim Edmonds or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Larry Walker's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Jim Edmonds's .903.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Larry Walker, with 2,160 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.