Tony Gwynn vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Gwynn has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 statistical categories compared on this page. Tony Gwynn played 1982–2001 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
Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Tony Gwynn finished with 3,141 hits and 135 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? Tim Raines, with 170 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Gwynn, with .847 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits? Tony Gwynn, with 3,141 to Tim Raines's 2,605.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Gwynn, with 1,138 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Gwynn, with 30,602 career PIV to Tim Raines's 25,763.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Tony Gwynn's 0.
Tony Gwynn
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tony Gwynn and Tim Raines. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Tony Gwynn | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,440 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,288 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,383 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,141 | 2,605 |
| Doubles | Leads: 543 | 430 |
| Triples | 85 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | 135 | Leads: 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,138 | 980 |
| Walks | 790 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts | 434 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 319 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .338 | .294 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .388 | .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .459 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .847 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Gwynn leads Tim Raines 30,602 to 25,763 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,530 vs 1,073 per year). 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).
Tony Gwynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tony Gwynn leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Tim Raines owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tony Gwynn. PIV agrees: Tony Gwynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Tony Gwynn vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tony Gwynn or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Gwynn leads Tim Raines in 8 of 14 categories.
- Did Tony Gwynn or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Tim Raines, with 170 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Gwynn, with .847 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Gwynn, with 3,141 to Tim Raines's 2,605.