Torii Hunter vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Torii Hunter played 1997–2015 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
Torii Hunter (1997–2015) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Torii Hunter finished with 2,452 hits and 353 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? Torii Hunter, with 353 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tim Raines, with .810 to Torii Hunter's .793.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Torii Hunter's .277.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Torii Hunter's 2,452.
- Who drove in more runs? Torii Hunter, with 1,391 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Torii Hunter's 11,275.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Torii Hunter's 0.
Torii Hunter
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Torii Hunter 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, and the 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Torii Hunter | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,372 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 8,857 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,296 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 2,452 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | Leads: 498 | 430 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 353 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,391 | 980 |
| Walks | 661 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,741 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 195 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .277 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .331 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .461 | .425 |
| OPS | .793 | Leads: .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines outpaces Torii Hunter 25,763 to 11,275 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,073 PIV per season to 593, across 24 seasons to 19. 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).
Torii Hunter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Raines leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Torii Hunter owns home runs and RBI. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Torii Hunter and Tim Raines careers compare
From 1997 through 2002, Torii Hunter and Tim Raines were in the majors together. With 2,372 games against 2,502 across 19 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Torii Hunter's edges on the table are doubles (498 to 430), home runs (353 to 170), and RBI (1,391 to 980). Plate discipline differs: Torii Hunter struck out more than walked (1,741 to 661), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Torii Hunter is the more power-leaning hitter, with 353 of 2,452 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Torii Hunter vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Torii Hunter or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Torii Hunter in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Torii Hunter or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Torii Hunter, with 353 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tim Raines, with .810 to Torii Hunter's .793.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Torii Hunter's .277.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Torii Hunter's 2,452.