Luis 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). Luis Gonzalez played 1990–2008 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
Luis Gonzalez (1990–2008) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1970s respectively and share 13 seasons. Luis Gonzalez finished with 2,591 hits and 354 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? Luis Gonzalez, with 354 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Luis Gonzalez, with .845 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Luis Gonzalez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Luis Gonzalez's 2,591.
- Who drove in more runs? Luis Gonzalez, with 1,439 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Luis Gonzalez's 24,585.
Luis Gonzalez
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Luis 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 | Luis Gonzalez | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,591 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,157 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,412 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 2,591 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | Leads: 596 | 430 |
| Triples | 68 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 354 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,439 | 980 |
| Walks | 1,155 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,218 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 128 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .367 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .479 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .845 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines edges Luis Gonzalez 25,763 to 24,585 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 23 seasons to Luis Gonzalez's 19, while Luis Gonzalez carries the higher per-season figure (1,294 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).
Luis 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, triples, walks, and others. Luis Gonzalez leads 5: doubles, home runs, RBI, 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 Luis Gonzalez and Tim Raines careers compare
The careers of Luis Gonzalez (1990–2008) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) overlapped from 1990 to 2002, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,591 games for Luis Gonzalez and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 19 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Luis Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,218 to 1,155), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Luis Gonzalez's hits: 354 of 2,591 for Luis Gonzalez, 170 of 2,605 for Tim Raines.
Luis Gonzalez vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Luis Gonzalez or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Luis Gonzalez in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Luis Gonzalez or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Luis Gonzalez, with 354 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Luis Gonzalez, with .845 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Luis Gonzalez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Luis Gonzalez's 2,591.