Robinson Cano vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano 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). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 as a hitter; Christian Yelich has played 2013–present 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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Christian Yelich (2013–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Christian Yelich's 910.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Christian Yelich's 20,940.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Christian Yelich's 0.
Robinson Cano
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Christian Yelich. 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 2000s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Christian Yelich is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 6,550 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 1,102 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 1,845 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 350 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 245 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 910 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .282 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .459 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads Christian Yelich 25,312 to 20,940 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Christian Yelich's 13, while Christian Yelich carries the higher per-season figure (1,611 to 1,332). 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Christian Yelich owns stolen bases and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and Christian Yelich careers compare
Robinson Cano and Christian Yelich were active at the same time between 2013 and 2022. With 2,267 games against 1,734 across 19 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Christian Yelich are triples (37 to 33), walks (883 to 620), and stolen bases (232 to 51). Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). On the bases, Christian Yelich stole more often per game played (51 steals in 2,267 games for Robinson Cano, 232 in 1,734 for Christian Yelich). In slugging percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .488 to .459. Because Christian Yelich is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Robinson Cano vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Christian Yelich in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.