Tim Raines vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Walker has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Tim Raines played 1979–2002 as a hitter; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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 Larry Walker (1989–2005) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1980s respectively and share 14 seasons. Tim Raines finished with 2,605 hits and 170 home runs; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Larry Walker, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Walker, with 383 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits? Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Larry Walker's 2,160.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Tim Raines's 980.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Tim Raines's 25,763.
Tim Raines
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tim Raines and Larry Walker. 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 | Tim Raines | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,502 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,872 | 6,907 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,571 | 1,355 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,605 | 2,160 |
| Doubles | 430 | Leads: 471 |
| Triples | Leads: 113 | 62 |
| Home Runs | 170 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 980 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,330 | 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 966 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 808 | 230 |
| Batting Avg | .294 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .385 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .425 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Tim Raines 42,378 to 25,763 — driven by per-season impact — 2,493 PIV per season to 1,120 — rather than by longevity, since Larry Walker played 17 seasons to Tim Raines's 23. 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).
Tim Raines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Larry Walker leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: doubles, home runs, RBI, batting average, and others. Tim Raines leads 5: runs, hits, triples, walks, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker 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 Larry Walker careers compare
Tim Raines and Larry Walker were active at the same time between 1989 and 2002. With 2,502 games against 1,988 across 23 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Tim Raines walked more often than struck out (1,330 walks, 966 strikeouts), while Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). Larry Walker is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,160 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Tim Raines stole more often per game played (808 steals in 2,502 games for Tim Raines, 230 in 1,988 for Larry Walker). In on-base percentage, Larry Walker holds the edge, .400 to .385.
Tim Raines vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tim Raines or Larry Walker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Walker leads Tim Raines in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Tim Raines or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Larry Walker, with 383 to Tim Raines's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Tim Raines's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Tim Raines's .294.
- Who had more hits?
- Tim Raines, with 2,605 to Larry Walker's 2,160.