Juan Gonzalez 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). Juan Gonzalez played 1989–2005 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
Juan Gonzalez (1989–2005) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1970s respectively and share 14 seasons. Juan Gonzalez finished with 1,936 hits and 434 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? Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Juan Gonzalez, with .295 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.
- Who drove in more runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 1,404 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Juan Gonzalez's 25,105.
Juan Gonzalez
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Juan Gonzalez 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 | Juan Gonzalez | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,689 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,556 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,061 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,936 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 388 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 434 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,404 | 980 |
| Walks | 457 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,273 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .294 |
| On-Base % | .343 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .561 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .904 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines edges Juan Gonzalez 25,763 to 25,105 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 23 seasons to Juan Gonzalez's 17, while Juan Gonzalez carries the higher per-season figure (1,477 to 1,120). 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).
Juan Gonzalez — 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, doubles, triples, and others. Juan Gonzalez leads 5: home runs, RBI, batting average, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Raines. PIV agrees: Tim Raines grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Juan Gonzalez and Tim Raines careers compare
Juan Gonzalez and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1989 and 2002. With 1,689 games against 2,502 across 17 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Juan Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,273 to 457), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Juan Gonzalez's hits: 434 of 1,936 for Juan Gonzalez, 170 of 2,605 for Tim Raines. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Juan Gonzalez vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Juan Gonzalez or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Juan Gonzalez in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Juan Gonzalez or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .295 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.