Rhys Hoskins vs Jim Thome: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Thome 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). Rhys Hoskins has played 2017–present as a hitter; Jim Thome played 1991–2012 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
Rhys Hoskins (2017–present) and Jim Thome (1991–2012) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rhys Hoskins has 797 hits and 199 home runs through October 6, 2026; Jim Thome finished with 2,328 hits and 612 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Thome, with 612 to Rhys Hoskins's 199.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Thome, with .956 to Rhys Hoskins's .809.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Thome, with .276 to Rhys Hoskins's .233.
- Who had more hits? Jim Thome, with 2,328 to Rhys Hoskins's 797.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Thome, with 1,699 to Rhys Hoskins's 568.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Thome, with 51,664 career PIV to Rhys Hoskins's 8,360.
Rhys Hoskins
Jim Thome
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rhys Hoskins and Jim Thome. 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, and the 2010s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Rhys Hoskins is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Rhys Hoskins | Jim Thome |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 983 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 3,418 | Leads: 8,422 |
| Runs | 514 | Leads: 1,583 |
| Hits | 797 | Leads: 2,328 |
| Doubles | 188 | Leads: 451 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 26 |
| Home Runs | 199 | Leads: 612 |
| RBI | 568 | Leads: 1,699 |
| Walks | 526 | Leads: 1,747 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,029 | 2,548 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 21 | 19 |
| Batting Avg | .233 | Leads: .276 |
| On-Base % | .341 | Leads: .402 |
| Slugging % | .468 | Leads: .554 |
| OPS | .809 | Leads: .956 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Thome outpaces Rhys Hoskins 51,664 to 8,360 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,067 PIV per season to 1,045, across 25 seasons to 8. 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).
Rhys Hoskins — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Thome — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Thome leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Rhys Hoskins owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Thome. PIV agrees: Jim Thome grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rhys Hoskins and Jim Thome careers compare
No season is shared: Jim Thome played 1991–2012, Rhys Hoskins 2017–present. Jim Thome has the far longer record, 2,543 games against 983 across 8 and 25 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Rhys Hoskins comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (21 to 19). Rhys Hoskins struck out more than walked (1,029 to 526); Jim Thome struck out more than walked (2,548 to 1,747). Best seasons: 2021 for Rhys Hoskins (.864 OPS, 27 HR, 71 RBI, .247 avg) and 2002 for Jim Thome (1.122 OPS, 52 HR, 118 RBI, .304 avg). Rhys Hoskins's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rhys Hoskins vs Jim Thome: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rhys Hoskins or Jim Thome?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Thome leads Rhys Hoskins in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rhys Hoskins or Jim Thome hit more home runs?
- Jim Thome, with 612 to Rhys Hoskins's 199.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Thome, with .956 to Rhys Hoskins's .809.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Thome, with .276 to Rhys Hoskins's .233.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim Thome, with 2,328 to Rhys Hoskins's 797.