Dale Murphy vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dale Murphy played 1976–1993 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
Dale Murphy (1976–1993) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — both debuted in the 1970s. Dale Murphy finished with 2,111 hits and 398 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 leads the career comparison? Tim Raines, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dale Murphy, with 398 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dale Murphy, with .815 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Dale Murphy's 2,111.
- Who drove in more runs? Dale Murphy, with 1,266 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Dale Murphy's 24,431.
Dale Murphy
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dale Murphy and Tim Raines. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Dale Murphy | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,180 | 2,502 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,960 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,197 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | 2,111 | Leads: 2,605 |
| Doubles | 350 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 398 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,266 | 980 |
| Walks | 986 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,748 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 161 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .265 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .346 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .469 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .810 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines edges Dale Murphy 25,763 to 24,431 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 23 seasons to Dale Murphy's 18, while Dale Murphy carries the higher per-season figure (1,357 to 1,120). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Dale Murphy — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tim Raines leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Dale Murphy leads 4: home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS. 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 Dale Murphy and Tim Raines careers compare
The careers of Dale Murphy (1976–1993) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) overlapped from 1979 to 1993, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,180 games for Dale Murphy and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 18 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Dale Murphy's edges on the table are home runs (398 to 170), RBI (1,266 to 980), and slugging percentage (.469 to .425). Plate discipline differs: Dale Murphy struck out more than walked (1,748 to 986), but Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts).
Dale Murphy vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dale Murphy or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Dale Murphy in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dale Murphy or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Dale Murphy, with 398 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dale Murphy, with .815 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Dale Murphy's 2,111.