Harold Baines vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Harold Baines 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). Harold Baines played 1980–2001 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
Harold Baines (1980–2001) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Harold Baines finished with 2,866 hits and 384 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? Harold Baines, with 384 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Harold Baines, with .820 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Harold Baines, with .289 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Harold Baines's 2,866.
- Who drove in more runs? Harold Baines, with 1,628 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harold Baines, with 25,497 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Harold Baines
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Harold Baines 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Harold Baines | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,830 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 9,908 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,299 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,866 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 384 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,628 | 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,062 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,441 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 34 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .289 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .465 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .820 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harold Baines outpaces Robin Yount 25,497 to 18,665 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 944 PIV per season to 933, across 27 seasons to 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).
Harold Baines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Harold Baines 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 Harold Baines. PIV agrees: Harold Baines grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Harold Baines and Robin Yount careers compare
From 1980 through 1993, Harold Baines and Robin Yount were in the majors together. With 2,830 games against 2,856 across 27 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Harold Baines struck out more than walked (1,441 to 1,062); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Harold Baines is the more power-leaning hitter, with 384 of 2,866 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Harold Baines's slugging percentage of .465 tops Robin Yount's .430.
Harold Baines vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Harold Baines or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Harold Baines, with 384 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Harold Baines, with .820 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Harold Baines, with .289 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Harold Baines's 2,866.