Tim Raines vs Ted Simmons: 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). Tim Raines played 1979–2002 as a hitter; Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 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
Tim Raines (1979–2002) and Ted Simmons (1968–1988) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Tim Raines finished with 2,605 hits and 170 home runs; Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ted Simmons, with 248 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tim Raines, with .810 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tim Raines, with .294 to Ted Simmons's .285.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.
- Who drove in more runs? Ted Simmons, with 1,389 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tim Raines, with 25,763 career PIV to Ted Simmons's 20,131.
- Who won more championships? Tim Raines, with 2 World Series titles to Ted Simmons's 0.
Tim Raines
Ted Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tim Raines and Ted Simmons. 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 1970s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Tim Raines | Ted Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,502 | 2,456 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,872 | 8,680 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,571 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,605 | 2,472 |
| Doubles | 430 | Leads: 483 |
| Triples | Leads: 113 | 47 |
| Home Runs | 170 | Leads: 248 |
| RBI | 980 | Leads: 1,389 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,330 | 855 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 966 | 694 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 808 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .294 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .385 | .348 |
| Slugging % | .425 | Leads: .437 |
| OPS | Leads: .810 | .785 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Raines leads Ted Simmons 25,763 to 20,131 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,073 PIV per season to 959, across 24 seasons to 21. 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).
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Raines leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Ted Simmons owns 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.
Related Matchups
How the Tim Raines and Ted Simmons careers compare
From 1979 through 1988, Tim Raines and Ted Simmons were in the majors together. With 2,502 games against 2,456 across 24 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Ted Simmons comes out ahead, it is in doubles (483 to 430), home runs (248 to 170), and RBI (1,389 to 980). Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts); Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts). Ted Simmons is the more power-leaning hitter, with 248 of 2,472 hits leaving the park.
Tim Raines vs Ted Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tim Raines or Ted Simmons?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Raines leads Ted Simmons in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Tim Raines or Ted Simmons hit more home runs?
- Ted Simmons, with 248 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tim Raines, with .810 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tim Raines, with .294 to Ted Simmons's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.