Kevin Mitchell vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Kevin Mitchell played 1984–1998 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
Kevin Mitchell (1984–1998) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Kevin Mitchell finished with 1,173 hits and 234 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? Kevin Mitchell, with 234 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Kevin Mitchell, with .880 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Kevin Mitchell's .284.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Kevin Mitchell's 1,173.
- Who drove in more runs? Tim Raines, with 980 to Kevin Mitchell's 760.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Kevin Mitchell's 17,577.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Kevin Mitchell's 1.
Kevin Mitchell
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kevin Mitchell 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 | Kevin Mitchell | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,223 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | 4,134 | Leads: 8,872 |
| Runs | 630 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 1,173 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 224 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 234 | 170 |
| RBI | 760 | Leads: 980 |
| Walks | 491 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 719 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 30 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .360 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .520 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .880 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines outpaces Kevin Mitchell 25,763 to 17,577 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 24 seasons to Kevin Mitchell's 15, while Kevin Mitchell carries the higher per-season figure (1,172 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).
Kevin Mitchell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Raines leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Kevin Mitchell owns home runs 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 Kevin Mitchell and Tim Raines careers compare
Kevin Mitchell and Tim Raines were active at the same time between 1984 and 1998. Tim Raines has the far longer record, 2,502 games against 1,223 across 15 and 24 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Kevin Mitchell's edges on the table are home runs (234 to 170), slugging percentage (.520 to .425), and OPS (.880 to .810). At the plate, Kevin Mitchell struck out more than walked (719 to 491), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Kevin Mitchell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 234 of 1,173 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Kevin Mitchell vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Kevin Mitchell or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Kevin Mitchell in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Kevin Mitchell or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Kevin Mitchell, with 234 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Kevin Mitchell, with .880 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Kevin Mitchell's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Kevin Mitchell's 1,173.