Troy Glaus vs Tim Salmon: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Salmon has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Troy Glaus played 1998–2010 as a hitter; Tim Salmon played 1992–2006 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
Troy Glaus (1998–2010) and Tim Salmon (1992–2006) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Troy Glaus finished with 1,375 hits and 320 home runs; Tim Salmon finished with 1,674 hits and 299 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Troy Glaus, with 320 to Tim Salmon's 299.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tim Salmon, with .884 to Troy Glaus's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Salmon, with .282 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits? Tim Salmon, with 1,674 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.
- Who drove in more runs? Tim Salmon, with 1,016 to Troy Glaus's 950.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Salmon, with 22,790 career PIV to Troy Glaus's 14,789.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Troy Glaus
Tim Salmon
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Troy Glaus and Tim Salmon. 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 | Troy Glaus | Tim Salmon |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,537 | Leads: 1,672 |
| At-Bats | 5,410 | Leads: 5,934 |
| Runs | 889 | Leads: 986 |
| Hits | 1,375 | Leads: 1,674 |
| Doubles | 293 | Leads: 339 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 320 | 299 |
| RBI | 950 | Leads: 1,016 |
| Walks | 854 | Leads: 970 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,377 | 1,360 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 56 | 48 |
| Batting Avg | .254 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .358 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | .489 | Leads: .498 |
| OPS | .847 | Leads: .884 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Salmon outpaces Troy Glaus 22,790 to 14,789 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,628 PIV per season to 1,138, across 14 seasons to 13. 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).
Troy Glaus — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Salmon — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Salmon leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Troy Glaus owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Salmon. PIV agrees: Tim Salmon grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Troy Glaus and Tim Salmon careers compare
Troy Glaus and Tim Salmon were active at the same time between 1998 and 2006. The two careers are close in length, 1,537 games for Troy Glaus and 1,672 for Tim Salmon across 13 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Troy Glaus's edges on the table are home runs (320 to 299) and stolen bases (56 to 48). At the plate, Troy Glaus struck out more than walked (1,377 to 854), and Tim Salmon struck out more than walked (1,360 to 970). Troy Glaus is the more power-leaning hitter, with 320 of 1,375 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Tim Salmon holds the edge, .498 to .489.
Troy Glaus vs Tim Salmon: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Troy Glaus or Tim Salmon?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Salmon leads Troy Glaus in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Troy Glaus or Tim Salmon hit more home runs?
- Troy Glaus, with 320 to Tim Salmon's 299.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tim Salmon, with .884 to Troy Glaus's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Salmon, with .282 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Salmon, with 1,674 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.