David Justice 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). David Justice played 1989–2002 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
David Justice (1989–2002) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. David Justice finished with 1,571 hits and 305 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? David Justice, with 305 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? David Justice, with .878 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to David Justice's .279.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to David Justice's 1,571.
- Who drove in more runs? David Justice, with 1,017 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to David Justice's 21,452.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
David Justice
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for David Justice 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | David Justice | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,610 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 5,625 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 929 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,571 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 280 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 305 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,017 | 980 |
| Walks | 903 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 999 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 53 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .378 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .878 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines leads David Justice 25,763 to 21,452 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 24 seasons to David Justice's 15, while David Justice carries the higher per-season figure (1,430 to 1,073). 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).
David Justice — 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 David Justice 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.
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How the David Justice and Tim Raines careers compare
David Justice and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1989 and 2002. The table compares 1,610 games of David Justice with 2,502 of Tim Raines across 15 and 24 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. The green cells for David Justice are home runs (305 to 170), RBI (1,017 to 980), and slugging percentage (.500 to .425). Plate discipline differs: David Justice struck out more than walked (999 to 903), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). David Justice is the more power-leaning hitter, with 305 of 1,571 hits leaving the park.
David Justice vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, David Justice or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads David Justice in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did David Justice or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- David Justice, with 305 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- David Justice, with .878 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to David Justice's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to David Justice's 1,571.