George Brett vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Brett played 1973–1993 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 Brett (1973–1993) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 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 Brett, with 317 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Robin Yount's 3,142.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
George Brett
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Brett | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,707 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 10,349 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,583 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 3,142 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 583 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 317 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,096 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 201 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Robin Yount 41,511 to 18,665 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 933, across 21 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).
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Robin Yount owns runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the George Brett and Robin Yount careers compare
From 1974 through 1993, George Brett and Robin Yount were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,707 games for George Brett and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Robin Yount comes out ahead, it is in games (2,856 to 2,707), at-bats (11,008 to 10,349), and runs (1,632 to 1,583). Plate discipline differs: George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), but Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966).
George Brett vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Robin Yount in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Brett or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- George Brett, with 317 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Robin Yount's 3,142.