Bobby Grich vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Bobby Grich played 1970–1986 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
Bobby Grich (1970–1986) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Bobby Grich finished with 1,833 hits and 224 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 hit more home runs? Bobby Grich, with 224 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tim Raines, with .810 to Bobby Grich's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Bobby Grich's .266.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Bobby Grich's 1,833.
- Who drove in more runs? Tim Raines, with 980 to Bobby Grich's 864.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Bobby Grich's 20,680.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Bobby Grich's 1.
Bobby Grich
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bobby Grich and Tim Raines. 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 | Bobby Grich | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,008 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 6,890 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,033 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,833 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 224 | 170 |
| RBI | 864 | Leads: 980 |
| Walks | 1,087 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,278 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 104 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .371 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | .424 | Leads: .425 |
| OPS | .794 | Leads: .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines leads Bobby Grich 25,763 to 20,680 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 24 seasons to Bobby Grich's 17, while Bobby Grich carries the higher per-season figure (1,216 to 1,073). 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).
Bobby Grich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Raines leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Bobby Grich owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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.
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How the Bobby Grich and Tim Raines careers compare
Bobby Grich and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1979 and 1986. With 2,008 games against 2,502 across 17 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Bobby Grich's edges on the table are home runs (224 to 170). At the plate, Bobby Grich struck out more than walked (1,278 to 1,087), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Bobby Grich's hits: 224 of 1,833 for Bobby Grich, 170 of 2,605 for Tim Raines. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Bobby Grich vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bobby Grich or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Bobby Grich in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bobby Grich or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Bobby Grich, with 224 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tim Raines, with .810 to Bobby Grich's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Bobby Grich's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Bobby Grich's 1,833.