Albert Belle vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Albert Belle played 1989–2000 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
Albert Belle (1989–2000) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Albert Belle finished with 1,726 hits and 381 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? Albert Belle, with 381 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Albert Belle, with .933 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Albert Belle, with .295 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Albert Belle's 1,726.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Albert Belle's 1,239.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Albert Belle, with 29,356 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Albert Belle
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Albert Belle 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 | Albert Belle | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,539 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 5,853 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 974 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 1,726 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 389 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 381 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,239 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 961 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 88 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .564 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .933 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Albert Belle outpaces Robin Yount 29,356 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 2,446 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Albert Belle played 12 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).
Albert Belle — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Albert Belle leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Robin Yount owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Albert Belle. PIV agrees: Albert Belle grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Albert Belle and Robin Yount careers compare
The careers of Albert Belle (1989–2000) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) overlapped from 1989 to 1993, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. Robin Yount has the far longer record, 2,856 games against 1,539 across 12 and 20 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Albert Belle struck out more than walked (961 to 683); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Albert Belle is the more power-leaning hitter, with 381 of 1,726 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Albert Belle's slugging percentage of .564 tops Robin Yount's .430.
Albert Belle vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Albert Belle or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Albert Belle in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Albert Belle or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Albert Belle, with 381 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Albert Belle, with .933 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Albert Belle, with .295 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Albert Belle's 1,726.