George Bell vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Bell played 1981–1993 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
George Bell (1981–1993) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Bell finished with 1,702 hits and 265 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? George Bell, with 265 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Bell, with .785 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to George Bell's .278.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to George Bell's 1,702.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to George Bell's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robin Yount, with 18,665 career PIV to George Bell's 10,532.
George Bell
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Bell 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 | George Bell | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,587 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 6,123 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 814 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 1,702 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 308 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 265 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,002 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 331 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 771 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .278 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .316 | Leads: .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .469 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .785 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Yount outpaces George Bell 18,665 to 10,532 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 933 PIV per season to 878, across 20 seasons to 12. 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).
George Bell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Yount leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while George Bell owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Yount. PIV agrees: Robin Yount grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Bell and Robin Yount careers compare
From 1981 through 1993, George Bell and Robin Yount were in the majors together. Robin Yount has the far longer record, 2,856 games against 1,587 across 12 and 20 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. George Bell's edges on the table are home runs (265 to 251), slugging percentage (.469 to .430), and OPS (.785 to .772). George Bell struck out more than walked (771 to 331); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). George Bell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 265 of 1,702 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
George Bell vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Bell or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads George Bell in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Bell or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- George Bell, with 265 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Bell, with .785 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to George Bell's .278.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to George Bell's 1,702.