Tony Gwynn vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Gwynn 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). 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 debuted in the 1980s and the 1970s respectively and share 20 seasons. 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 leads the career comparison? Tony Gwynn, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- 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.
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. 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 | Tony Gwynn | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,440 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 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 not scored | 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 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 1,120 — rather than by longevity, since Tony Gwynn played 20 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).
Tony Gwynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tony Gwynn leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, RBI, batting average, and others. Tim Raines leads 5: runs, triples, home runs, walks, and others. 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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How the Tony Gwynn and Tim Raines careers compare
From 1982 through 2001, Tony Gwynn and Tim Raines were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,440 games for Tony Gwynn and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 20 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Tony Gwynn walked more often than struck out (790 walks, 434 strikeouts), and Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Tim Raines is the more power-leaning hitter, with 170 of 2,605 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Tony Gwynn holds the edge, .459 to .425.
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 7 of the 12 scored 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.