Chipper Jones vs Jim Thome: Career Stats Comparison
Chipper Jones and Jim Thome are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Chipper Jones played 1993–2012 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
Chipper Jones (1993–2012) and Jim Thome (1991–2012) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Chipper Jones finished with 2,726 hits and 468 home runs; 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 Chipper Jones's 468.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Thome, with .956 to Chipper Jones's .930.
- Who had the higher batting average? Chipper Jones, with .303 to Jim Thome's .276.
- Who had more hits? Chipper Jones, with 2,726 to Jim Thome's 2,328.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Thome, with 1,699 to Chipper Jones's 1,623.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Thome, with 51,664 career PIV to Chipper Jones's 46,971.
- Who won more championships? Chipper Jones, with 1 World Series title to Jim Thome's 0.
Chipper Jones
Jim Thome
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Chipper Jones 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Chipper Jones | Jim Thome |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,499 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,984 | 8,422 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,619 | 1,583 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,726 | 2,328 |
| Doubles | Leads: 549 | 451 |
| Triples | Leads: 38 | 26 |
| Home Runs | 468 | Leads: 612 |
| RBI | 1,623 | Leads: 1,699 |
| Walks | 1,512 | Leads: 1,747 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,409 | 2,548 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 150 | 19 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .303 | .276 |
| On-Base % | .401 | Leads: .402 |
| Slugging % | .529 | Leads: .554 |
| OPS | .930 | Leads: .956 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Thome leads Chipper Jones 51,664 to 46,971 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jim Thome played 25 seasons to Chipper Jones's 19, while Chipper Jones carries the higher per-season figure (2,472 to 2,067). 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).
Chipper Jones — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Thome — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Thome leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Chipper Jones owns hits, runs, and 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.
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How the Chipper Jones and Jim Thome careers compare
Chipper Jones and Jim Thome were active at the same time between 1993 and 2012. The two careers are close in length, 2,499 games for Chipper Jones and 2,543 for Jim Thome across 19 and 25 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Chipper Jones walked more often than struck out (1,512 walks, 1,409 strikeouts), while Jim Thome struck out more than walked (2,548 to 1,747). Jim Thome is the more power-leaning hitter, with 612 of 2,328 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Chipper Jones stole more often per game played (150 steals in 2,499 games for Chipper Jones, 19 in 2,543 for Jim Thome).
Chipper Jones vs Jim Thome: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Chipper Jones or Jim Thome hit more home runs?
- Jim Thome, with 612 to Chipper Jones's 468.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Thome, with .956 to Chipper Jones's .930.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Chipper Jones, with .303 to Jim Thome's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Chipper Jones, with 2,726 to Jim Thome's 2,328.