Jeff Bagwell vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell and Robin Yount are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jeff Bagwell played 1991–2005 as a hitter; Robin Yount played 1974–1993 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
Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; Robin Yount finished with 3,142 hits and 251 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 1,529 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Jeff Bagwell
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Robin Yount. 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Bagwell | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,150 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,517 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,529 | 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 202 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .297 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell outpaces Robin Yount 47,120 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Robin Yount's 20. 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).
Jeff Bagwell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Bagwell leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Robin Yount owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jeff Bagwell. PIV agrees: Jeff Bagwell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jeff Bagwell and Robin Yount careers compare
From 1991 through 1993, Jeff Bagwell and Robin Yount were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Jeff Bagwell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,314 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Jeff Bagwell vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.