Ken Griffey Jr. vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Griffey Jr. 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). Ken Griffey Jr. played 1989–2010 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
Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1970s respectively and share 14 seasons. Ken Griffey Jr. finished with 2,781 hits and 630 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? Ken Griffey Jr., in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Ken Griffey Jr., with 630 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey Jr., with .907 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Ken Griffey Jr.'s .284.
- Who had more hits? Ken Griffey Jr., with 2,781 to Tim Raines's 2,605.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Griffey Jr., with 1,836 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey Jr., with 43,975 career PIV to Tim Raines's 25,763.
Ken Griffey Jr.
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ken Griffey Jr. 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 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,671 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,801 | 8,872 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,662 | 1,571 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,781 | 2,605 |
| Doubles | Leads: 524 | 430 |
| Triples | 38 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 630 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,836 | 980 |
| Walks | 1,312 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,779 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 184 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .370 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .538 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .907 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey Jr. outpaces Tim Raines 43,975 to 25,763 — driven by per-season impact — 1,999 PIV per season to 1,120 — rather than by longevity, since Ken Griffey Jr. played 22 seasons to Tim Raines's 23. 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).
Ken Griffey Jr. — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Ken Griffey Jr. leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Tim Raines leads 5: triples, walks, stolen bases, batting average, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Griffey Jr.. PIV agrees: Ken Griffey Jr. grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ken Griffey Jr. and Tim Raines careers compare
Ken Griffey Jr. and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1989 and 2002. With 2,671 games against 2,502 across 22 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Ken Griffey Jr. struck out more than walked (1,779 to 1,312), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Ken Griffey Jr. is the more power-leaning hitter, with 630 of 2,781 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Tim Raines holds the edge, .385 to .370.
Ken Griffey Jr. vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ken Griffey Jr. or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ken Griffey Jr. leads Tim Raines in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ken Griffey Jr. or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey Jr., with 630 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey Jr., with .907 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Ken Griffey Jr.'s .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Ken Griffey Jr., with 2,781 to Tim Raines's 2,605.