Andruw Jones 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). Andruw Jones played 1996–2012 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
Andruw Jones (1996–2012) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andruw Jones finished with 1,933 hits and 434 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? Andruw Jones, with 434 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andruw Jones, with .823 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Andruw Jones's .254.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Andruw Jones's 1,933.
- Who drove in more runs? Andruw Jones, with 1,289 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Andruw Jones's 13,983.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Andruw Jones's 0.
Andruw Jones
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andruw Jones 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 | Andruw Jones | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,196 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 7,599 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,204 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,933 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 383 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 36 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 434 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,289 | 980 |
| Walks | 891 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,748 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 152 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .254 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .337 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .486 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .823 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines outpaces Andruw Jones 25,763 to 13,983 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,073 PIV per season to 823, across 24 seasons to 17. 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).
Andruw Jones — 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 Andruw Jones owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. 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 Andruw Jones and Tim Raines careers compare
Andruw Jones and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1996 and 2002. With 2,196 games against 2,502 across 17 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Andruw Jones's edges on the table are home runs (434 to 170), RBI (1,289 to 980), and slugging percentage (.486 to .425). Plate discipline differs: Andruw Jones struck out more than walked (1,748 to 891), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Andruw Jones is the more power-leaning hitter, with 434 of 1,933 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Andruw Jones vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andruw Jones or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Andruw Jones in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andruw Jones or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Andruw Jones, with 434 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andruw Jones, with .823 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Andruw Jones's .254.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Andruw Jones's 1,933.