Jack Clark 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). Jack Clark played 1975–1992 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
Jack Clark (1975–1992) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jack Clark finished with 1,826 hits and 340 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? Jack Clark, with 340 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jack Clark, with .854 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Jack Clark's .267.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Jack Clark's 1,826.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Jack Clark's 1,180.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jack Clark, with 30,243 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Jack Clark
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jack Clark 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 | Jack Clark | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,994 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 6,847 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,118 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 1,826 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 332 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 340 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,180 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,262 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,441 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 77 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .267 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .476 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .854 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jack Clark outpaces Robin Yount 30,243 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,680 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Jack Clark played 18 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).
Jack Clark — 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 Jack Clark owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Yount. Note that PIV actually grades Jack Clark ahead, which means Robin Yount's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jack Clark and Robin Yount careers compare
Jack Clark and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1975 and 1992. With 1,994 games against 2,856 across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jack Clark struck out more than walked (1,441 to 1,262); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Home runs make up a larger share of Jack Clark's hits: 340 of 1,826 for Jack Clark, 251 of 3,142 for Robin Yount. On the bases, Robin Yount stole more often per game played (77 steals in 1,994 games for Jack Clark, 271 in 2,856 for Robin Yount). In on-base percentage, Jack Clark holds the edge, .379 to .342.
Jack Clark vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jack Clark or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Jack Clark in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jack Clark or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Jack Clark, with 340 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jack Clark, with .854 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Jack Clark's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Jack Clark's 1,826.