Dave Parker vs Tim Raines: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Raines has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Dave Parker played 1973–1991 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
Dave Parker (1973–1991) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 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? Dave Parker, with 339 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Neither — both are at .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Dave Parker's .290.
- Who had more hits? Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Tim Raines's 2,605.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Parker, with 1,493 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Dave Parker
Tim Raines
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dave Parker 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dave Parker | Tim Raines |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,466 | Leads: 2,502 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,358 | 8,872 |
| Runs | 1,272 | Leads: 1,571 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,712 | 2,605 |
| Doubles | Leads: 526 | 430 |
| Triples | 75 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 339 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,493 | 980 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,537 | 966 |
| Stolen Bases | 154 | Leads: 808 |
| Batting Avg | .290 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .339 | Leads: .385 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .471 | .425 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines leads Dave Parker 25,763 to 23,542 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Raines played 24 seasons to Dave Parker's 20, while Dave Parker carries the higher per-season figure (1,177 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).
Dave Parker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Raines leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Dave Parker owns hits, home runs, and RBI. 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 Dave Parker and Tim Raines careers compare
The careers of Dave Parker (1973–1991) and Tim Raines (1979–2002) overlapped from 1979 to 1991, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,466 games for Dave Parker and 2,502 for Tim Raines across 20 and 24 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683), while Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts). Dave Parker is the more power-leaning hitter, with 339 of 2,712 hits leaving the park. Tim Raines was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Dave Parker vs Tim Raines: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dave Parker or Tim Raines?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Dave Parker in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dave Parker or Tim Raines hit more home runs?
- Dave Parker, with 339 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Neither — both are at .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Dave Parker's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Tim Raines's 2,605.